Hi there Sassy! I think a lot of us KY grannies are sassy.LOL No idea what your sewing problem is,I've never had that problem. I usually use a lightweight fusible interfacing on my patches, then add a few spots of washable glue to hold in place while I sew. Are you getting any signs of glue on your needle? If so, you are using craft fusible, not the stuff for sewing. I made that mistake once!