Funny - I just got mine yesterday too although I had ordered from Ritz Camera .... I wouldn't have ever thought they would have them but they came up on the search and I thought they had a decent comparable price. I did get mine unpacked last night and tried the tumbler die (that's the only additional one that I bought) and am anxious to try sewing them together. Sounds like you may have to replace the mats quite often - did you get that impression as well? I am on vacation next week so I will probably spend a lot of time trying different things with it then - can't wait!!! I will try to post a picture when I finally get something assembled - you do the same!! Have fun!