well... a little update.
i decided to play with the temperature of the iron. i originally had it on "linen"... i worked through different temps, i got the best results with "wool." it sticks nicely to the fabric, but it's not what i want for the project.
i'll be re-reading the pouch tutorial and then heading back to joanns tomorrow morning.
in the meantime, i cut my fabric and am ready to rock and roll for tomorrow.
thank you all for the kind words and not pointing and laughing at the new kid. if you would have only heard the choice words i used when it just dissolved into nothing lol