Abstract: An assembly for supporting needlework that is readily convertible from a lap position to a floor position. A needlework frame comprising a pair of side rails and a pair of dowels extending between the side rails and parallel to and spaced from each other, pivotally mounted to a lap stand for supporting the needlework frame so that it is in a convenient workable position for someone sitting in a position with legs outstretched, the lap stand including a pair of distinct support brackets, each support bracket including a base member and a pair of support members extending upwardly from the base member to define, with the base member, a triangularly shaped support bracket. Each of the dowels has a strip of webbing attached thereto and the webbing is adapted to receive needlework to be supported by the needlework frame.