Puffin & Company Needle Nannies are made with 2 super strong high quality rare earth magnets . . . strong enough to hold your scissors as well. One of the magnets is permanently attached to the back of the Needle Nanny, They are the perfect Needlecraft Tool for your project basket. Simply place your Needle Nanny Needle Minder on the front of your needlework canvas or fabric, embroidery hood, quilting frame, your shirt or other garment, or any other convenient location, and align the other magnet directly behind your Needle Nanny. Also makes a very nice broach closure for our scarf or shawl without leaving pin holes.