Thank you, Linda. I was thinking the Minkee needed to be down next to the feed dogs, but I wanted to ask first. I certainly do not want to have to rip again. Minkee is not only hard to sew, it is definitely hard to rip. I paid way to much for this Minkee. It is for my grandson and is the first Baylor University fabric that I have found. I am hoping to have better luck tomorrow. Thanks again for your help.