I was thinking about a wireless, but, since I'm on here so much, I'd be spending $ on batteries, instead of fabric. So I thought, I'd be a good girl and wrap the cord so it isn't so long. Mousie did have a good life, lived to the old age of 4 years, was with me when I found this board, got to see beautiful quilts, helped me make new friends, we learned so much about quilting together, sorry to she her go, but she needs to be replaced now! This touchpad is driving me batty.