I have seen a pattern for the scallops in the software. Go into Motifs, the scallops are in their ladies. a pattern for them in . Maybe you have just not spotted them.
Donīt know why you are having the gray come up now, perhaps. Check the manual may come up with something. Or you can get help on line.
Everyone is doing so well, keep up the good work Meredith and Kathy
Elle