now, how do i know this]] butterflywing....I had to chuckle over this!!:0)LOL I do hope the end of this story turned out great and really would like to know since this is something I could do too:)I just recently switched out presser feet and forgot to change the stitching pattern-duh!! All seems fine so far but do not recomm. thta to anyone...it will scare the daylights out of you! I now make sure to turn off the machine on any foot changes. That was my decision after picking myself up from the floor for cover!:)Skeat