Kathy, I feel so badly for you! How frustrating to have that happen!! Oh, and if you EVER discover the secret to getting those dang narrow points to come out nice and pointy and all the fabric to stay stuffed beneath the tip, PLEASE let me know!!!! :D :D I'm working on block 22, and it's a real struggle! I stitched down four of the outer "leaves" but so-o-o-o many left to do!! I keep looking at all the points in it, and I want to run and hide!! :shock: :shock: