Abstract: Herein described is a decorative article forming supporting device which includes a base portion substantially curved upwardly on each end one end being somewhat higher than the other. The higher end has a replaceable anchor pin assembly which includes a plurality of upwardly extending spaced pins for holding the yarn, string or the like from which the decorative article is formed. The other upwardly extended end has a plurality of spaced V-shaped slots whereby the yarn or string is stretched across the supports from the pins and inserted into the corresponding slot.