I am using a 16 needle and don't have any bigger ones on hand....will have to make a run to the store....I have the alcohol pads and have already cleaned the needle, but I can't sew 6 inches without it skipping or the thread breaking.....if I put the binding on (so there are no raw edges anywhere) will I be able to safely soak the quilt in the tub?....the squares are 10" and SITD around all seams.....I guess I am confused because I had no problems with the SITD.