Okay, that helps to know. I want to talk with you more, but I have to leave for a while right now. Don't be discouraged if you don't have many replies over the weekend b/c it can get pretty slow. Things will pick back up Monday.
Continue to read other threads b/c you will discover that there does seem to be a lot alike. I have my own idea or thoughts about what you've said concerning your stitch, but I'll talk more later.
It is not about what you feel should work in your M. It is about doing the work that gets the right results. Do what works!