Jan, I wanted to make a comment, but wanted to read what everyone else said first. I'm glad I read all of them and saw your second post that you had been bolstered into trying again and had success. I was eager to add my comment to please don't be discouraged. You obviously have improved in the past year and still love quilting. And I was hoping you wouldn't trash the project since you said the fabrics were so pretty. So, good luck with the rest of the quilt, and I do hope to see pictures of the finished product. By the way, I've been quilting for about 9 years now and do something utterly stupid with every project. I just shake my head and keep going. I love quilting too much to give it up. Keep going girl!!