I feel your pain! I was embroidering on my machine what was supposed to be a birthday present for my SIL; changed colors (same needle, same brand of thread) and had massive birds nest! Luckily the birds nest was so BIG, i was able to cut it out and start that section over again. I was wipeing my brow!! Keep at it, it will come together.
Oh, and Marsye, you are such a love! Kitty is pretty smart, huh?!?