Thanx for all the suggestions. I think the magnet idea would jam up the rollers but would be nice if workable. I thought of the counted cross stitch idea and rapidly dismissed it as probably making me going blind. LOL Maybe I'll give that some more thought with the x-stitch on a really large scale. I think I like the idea of stenciling!!! Hmmmm will need to give that some serious thought. If I ever decide what to do I'll send pix's but don't hold your breath.....