I just wanted to say thank you to the ones who took time to respond to my question last night. You helped me process and gain the courage to try the correction
I did the applique (I think of it more as a patch

) its not perfect but it is definitely a million times better!! I wish I had this kind of encouragement in other aspects of my life

I have to change a dryer heating element this afternoon.....nervous nellie here
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