Thank you everybody for the warm welcome! Not even my kids write as much. Yes, the picture was slow loading; wasn't sure I did it at all. Had to take a break from stippling a wall hanging. The monofillament kept breaking. Realized it was old (wooden spools). It was given to me after a friends Granny passed away. No telling exactly just how old it really is. Also checked the needle and threading. So it has to be the mono. I'm determined to get this project done tonight (paper-piecing), so I can get a head start on my March UFO. (I should make that plural)