A needle minder is sometimes called a needle nanny. The name is entirely appropriate because a needle nanny will make sure your needle stays in place when you put down your embroidery for a short break. It is typically made of a tiny decorative piece of clay, metal, plastic, wood, enamel, or any material possible attached to two pieces of small magnets. The decorative piece glued to one magnet is placed on top of the fabric while the other magnet is placed at the back to keep your needle minder in place. A needle nanny may come in handy when you keep losing your needles as you change your thread colors or just putting down your needlework for a while. Having a specific place to put your needle saves time wasted in looking for lost needles, at the same time, saves money to buy needles to replace the ones lost.