Well, I describe them and their purpose after I called them Thangles--explained that that was a brand name. Hancocks said they had them in the notions deptartment, but when I got there, they ahd never heard of any such animal. Keepsake Quilting had them but it would take 10-12 days to get them here unless I paid extra for Fed Ex. I could buy a whole yard of fabric for what they charged! Then I remember the ruler I had bought but never used to make Flying Geese which is basically what the strak of lightening pattern is. Amazingly I found it and it works beautifully! Flying Geese use to intimidate me,, but never again, unless I lose the little gizmo) :lol: I have one and half sides either cut out and pieced and I didn't get started until late yesterday afternoon. I am on a roll :!: :lol: And having a ball!