I just finished laying flagstone pathway in 4" sand base on a slope and
applied this method.
At my beginning point I used a strong piece of twine level with the flags.
Tie it around a spare flag, other end same way at the ending point. This
will give you a gradual even slope with the lay of the land. Remember to
check pieces level as you go with a scrape piece of wood. 2x2 or 2x4. You
may have to readjust a stone several times to get it right. Step on each
piece as you lay it out to check for wobbles. Adjust your sand underneath
until it feels right. You don't want any toe stumpers I used River sand
delivered by the scoop. It took 2 scoops (buckets) to do 260 sq ft. counting
the base and between the flags. It will settle some and need more sand swept
over. I helps to pack it down with a gentle spray wetting with the hose.
Here is a good website. http://www.pavingexpert.com/layflag1.htm

I still have 2 pallets of flagstone to finish a stepping stone pathway
throughout the garden. I worked a solid week in the beginning just to get
the large path from the door to the driveway completed. (I took a break to
do my planting and other fun stuff) The rest will be on a "When I feel like
it" schedule. It back breaking work so take it nice and easy. I sure
wouldn't want to do this for a living.
Elaine
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Thanks for the advice. I have one more question, however.

The yard slopes slightly. If the bed is perfectly level, there will be
a lip on the high side. Should I I measure the slope before starting
and attempt to make the bed slope with the gound or is there some other
method?