You were really harsh on yourself...any time you try a new pattern, with new techinques it's a stretch to learn how to do it correctly...and then to have a machine failure at the same time! What's great is you keep going, and found ways to compensate for the what didn't work, and my gosh, you finished it! It's really colorful and fun! and should be loved! Know your arms aren't long enough, but if they were, you should give yourself a pat on the back. Great work!!!!