You might want to check on your pattern - looks like you are sewing off your points - HTH
Agreed, the top of every one is chopped, some much more than others but maybe that is how this particular pattern is supposed to be?? Other than that, it is looking good.
Pegg--great job making progress. Sometimes it takes a bit to get going and then you just move along! I am finding that with a UFO I am currently working on.