Sahm Please be gentle with yourself. You're not wrong---just needing some instruction and practice. After taking the stitches out, you might consider lowering the feed dogs. Makes moving the "sandwich" easier. I've been quilting more than 20 years and somedays removing stitches is what I do best! You have sooooo much company out her in Quilted Paradise! Good luck. It I lived closer, I'd happily help you take out those stitches.