Thanks MTS, I looked at both sites you mentioned and I see what I am doing wrong. I cut from the bolt many times. I should cut off a yard and work with it instead. I will follow the instructions from both of these videos and see if I can do better on my cutting. Saving time is not always the best answer as I have found out. Take the time is better. I have been sewing since childhood and I am still learning from you girls.
That elbow in the strip has always bugged me and I will work harder to do the job right.
Carol J.