Barb I think your onto something there, I do iron them the same way I would a shirt for instance. It never dawned on me that I am pulling the fabric which would of course make a difference. Obvious to me now !!!!! I'll give the "pressing" a go, as they are only a little off it should help. I was using a zig zag stitch then to hide the fact but I want to try STID next..Sandy I may be taking a leaf out of your book and jotting all this down myself for later !!!!!! Thanks girls much appreciated : ) xx