Thanks for all the advice. I have checked my book it does say I can do either a straight stitch or a zigzag....so that is okay. I don't know why I am so nervous about starting the actual quilt. So far I have cleaned my sewing room. Rearranged my small fabric stash. Eaten lunch. Started some laundry. I got the walking foot attached and have practiced the stitch on a piece cut from the quilt when I trimmed it. It works just fine. I have rolled the quilt on one side getting it ready to sew on the machine......why am I procrastinating? The worst that could happen is that I don't like it and will have to rip out the stitches, right? I guess any "first" time at anything can cause hesitation. I am so glad to have this board to "talk" to others about this!!! LOL