Thanks so much for everyone's comments. What I've learned is that I need my sewing machine to be level with my table (my sewing machine sits on a table and is higher) I need more table support around me (my quilts were heavy and were dragging off me and the table), I need to increase my stitch length, I need to start with a smaller project, and I need to PRACTICE PRACTICE PRACTICE and be more patient. I need to figure out what needle I'm using too. I'm still using the needle that came with the machine....