Are you saying that the "ZigZag" only shows up on the bottom side of your fabric??? Are you sure your machine is set to just a Zig Zag and not one of the other stitches,and are you holding both the needle thread and bobbin thread to the back(behind the needle) when you start sewing??/
Is there anyway you can post a picture of what's happening,so we can see and maybe help you figure it out.
Kathi

Thanks Kathy... yes that is what it was doing. I finally figured out the tension was too tight and now it is okay, for the time being... I have just learned also that my seam ripper is going to be my best friend. I'll try to post a picture of the quilt that I am attempting as I am sure there will be more questions about it. Thanks

Nix that idea, the material is white and would not show up the stitch that well. Now onto ripping out a strip that was sewn to the wrong side.

Would love to see your quilt!! Are you new to sewing??? If so don't be afraid to ask questions here,some of us oldies have been sewing 50/60 years and maybe more.These ladies are always willing to help out.However the weekends are kinda slow around here sometimes.But post anyway,there's always someone lurking around.LOL
Kathi

Yeah, I'm making my first Dutch Doll quilt with the help of my Mom... She made one for my grand daugther when she was born 2 years ago. Daughter's house burned this year and the quilt was one of the many things that was lost. I thought we (Mom and I) would make her another one. I have all the dolls and squares cut so now its time to start pulling it all together. Wish us luck and I'm sure I will many more questions... I'll try again to post picture. Thanks, Ann

Sorry but this is the best pic I can get right at the moment...

That will be cute,we call those sunbonnet sue's.
kathi