To all the terrific ladies who were gracious enough to share their advice with me I just want to let you know that after ironing, starching, starching & more starching & (thank God) for spray 505 I have achieved success with my quilt. I am almost finished my SID & everything has worked wonderfully well. I also lowered the pressure on my foot & adjusted my stitch length & so far so good. I am so grateful for this forum & all the wonderful suggestions that I received. Thank you all so much.