Yes, I have had that happen also. Sometimes things just work out that way. It will probably make you more careful on your next quilt, as every quilt is a new learning experience. When you finish it, just forget all the problems it caused you, and be glad it is finished!! Then start your next quilt...it will make you feel better. I have only been quilting 3 years, and I have had things go wrong all the time. Usually I think "What were you thinking....didn't you check what you were doing before you did it!!!!"
Dina