MadQuilter - I think you might have hit the nail right on the head! When I tho't back on it I do belive I ironed back and forth instead of pressing with an up and down motion.
I don't see any way to fix this mess other than take it apart and start over again. aaaaggggghhhhhh
A big thanks to all of you who responded.
To LucyInTheSky - All the rows are 3 8 3 8 3 8 3