Thanks Honchey, OKSGlad and MiraB!! ... yes, same fabric, batting and thread. The only difference would be the size of the practice pieces vs. the real thing! Thread is Aurifil 50 and the quilting is the border area, so not a lot of seam work that I have to cross over. Needle being used is Embroidery 14 which has been working for me in other FMQ. I did change the needle and re-threaded top and bottom, but don't really think that is the problem, as when I go back to the practice pieces, all seems to be A-OK.
Any other thoughts?
Like a big mystery! Maybe overnight the Quilting Fairy will wave her magic wand and all will be grand!
OKSGlad ... DDIL? .... did I miss something??
Oh Oh ... perhaps we will lose you to the books?
DDamsel ... Oh how nice! After our earlier discussion today, about print size, you have proven how larger prints can work quite effectively in smaller pieces!
JeanieG ... Yeeeeehawwwwwww!!! Another PC soon to trot across the finish line!
MiraB ... padding the #'s, are you?