jigs1354, you are soooo right. It seems like little gremlins come and play while I stop for the day or night :) No, no one else sews on mine. I've been doing this a year now, and it's the same story for every quilt. You'd think I would FINALLY get some peace. :) My tension dial has no numbers, etc....so I really can't write down a number to go by with each success or semi-success. Thanks so much for your encouragement!!