Well let's see , I have done some of the same boo boo's. Yall have said except for a couple . I have never sewed my cutting mat . I used to used a wringer washer , too . Never got my t's caught though . For me that that wouldn't be hard to do . Sewed through my finger applying lace , didn't use pins ! Learned that time ! Sewing mishaps , too many to mention :oops: . This is sure a fun thread :wink: Annie