roselady...try to just pick up a 2-3 stitches and no more for awhile to get use to them. I too did the same thing. Now, I have to do that to myself when I haven't handquilted for awhile, again:). You will love the needles...and, I love that 'thread heaven' to pull the thread over too. Keep the thread moving w/you and not to tangle up!LOL I also like the John James needles and Piecemakers along w/Roxanne's. Amazing stitches when you get use to them. You will be a happy quilter!Skeat