I'd be a nervous wreck, but your friend worked with you and what a great save. All of my permanent pens are in a cigar box, from my FIL who watches with amusement from Heaven, and kept far away from my fabric. You have a true friend that didn't freak out and throw you to the wolves, plus it all worked out. We all do this kind of thing at one time or another. We take such care in measuring, sewing that elusive 1/4 inch seam and then a weird thing messes us up. Do you think it is to keep us from becoming overconfident? Ain't gonna ever be that confident.