MTS, Thank you so very, very much for this design idea! I have no idea how you drew that on my picture but so glad you did...makes it very clear to understand! :thumbup: I was thinking of a grid type pattern but it didn't occur to me to do it in the direction that you suggested. I live an hour away from a LQS. I was planning on using white thread. I could wait until next week when I go that way to get the thread...but do you think white would still work? Again, thanks for the extra time you spent doing this! :)