Teri, if i can save your sanity, save a beautifully pieced quilt and gain a friend in the process, life is just about perfect isnt it? you are too kind and i wont sleep soundly until your quilt is righted from the wrongdoing. please tell me you called that quilt shop today. let us know how you are doing on taking the stitching out. i wish we could all be there to help you!