Oh blmclin, don't give up on the frame. I don't know which one you have but get it out again and try it. I too have bought items that didn't work for me but after awhile I figured out it was me not knowing how to use it not the item. I bought the Alto Quilt Cut 2 and I could not get accurate cuts using it and it would not do for me like it was at the demo table. I put it away and a year later I found it in the closet and was determined to give it one more try, somehow ever thing seemed to click. I love using it now.