Not lately, but am important lesson for me.
Rewrite the directions in my own language!! That may even include how I do some things, like make HST's or how I make my squares in squares. I refuse to join two bias edges when I can sew 2 squares diagonally 1/4" either side of the diagonal line then cut tween the sewing lines. I like my own way of doing flying geese. I will even draw a colored drawing of the block if it helps me.
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