Prism...would never have thought of that re "angles" I am cutting on, will try to pay attention and be more consistent about that. Klue...thanks for the info. re nesting, will press to one side and to darker, as you said. Also make longer stitch length...
Darlene, I don't have an automatic tension setting and the machine is older, yes. And tippy, I know this will absolutely confirm my lack of knowledge here, lol...but what does cutting on the grain mean? Thank you all so much for advice, I'm sure this will make great improvements for me.