Oh dear, sorry to hear that.

Thanks for the advice on the half stitches. I see that even in the one thing I've managed to keep up with over the years, I still have room for improvement (note: the bib was an aida front pocket on a regular bib, so I couldn't use the hoop, plus I tend not to use hoops as they stretch the fabric out--I use a loom for big things or else I roll the sides and hold onto it. It's not taut, but it's not distorted either).