Wish I could help you Pam, but I'm still wading into the FMQ thing. I took a class about 5 years ago, and have been terrified ever since. It's one of the reasons I bought the Bernina so I could have the advantage of the Stitch Regulator.
Where did you get your machine? If it was Sewing Machine Shop in WC, they are great about helping to problem solve!
Good luck - sorry you're running into this mess. It's frustrating and depressing when all you want to do is create!!