I have no solutions to your problem, but I did want to post & say that you are NOT stupid! You were trusting. That is not always a bad thing. Rather be that way, than be like the seller. I hope you find a solution to the problem so you can get your quilts quilted. DO NOT let this get you down or make you sick! Just do whatever you can do & move on forward.
{{{{{HUGE HUGS}}}}}