Thanks SusieQ for your encouraging words. I'll keep at it and see if Inlearn to enjoy the quilt sandwich onward part more as I gain more skill in this area. I learned how to do it all using videos on You Tube. I didn't know about a walking foot and purchased one from Amazon. I was also learning to sew and how to use a new sewing machine all at the same time! A lot of newness. If only I had a quilting mentor! I'm so glad to find this board.