rryder - Thank you for the suggestion of lowering the foot. That did help a huge amount!
JudyG - I found that I had the Presser Foot Pressure Adjustment Dial still set for regular sewing. I moved it all the way to the top, with my Thread Tension Gauge set to 3. Those changes, plus lowering the foot as rryder suggested made a huge difference! I was able to go around my sample square numerous times without it breaking! Yay!
I am taking the Crafsty Class, I hope to learn some tips from her! Anyway, so pleased with my progress in getting as far as I am today.
Thank you so much!!!