That is a real shame. Yep I agree pick out the stitches. I learned to keep a quilt sample attached to my frame along side of the quilt and practice on it before starting on the quilt top. The sample is only about 6-8 inches wide,one end flipped and pinned over and attached to top bar so that it rolls free when I forward quilt top, and then just hold loose end over the belly bar with my belly when I take practice stitches. I do this every time I put in a new bobbin for that quilt top. It is real easy to just lift and look at back for bobbin stitches. Saves bending and looking up, and no need for a mirror either. I also keep a magnafying glass close so that I can get good look at my stitches. I hope this is clear enough to understand.