Originally Posted by jitkaau
Why not try the clear vinyl that was suggested in the last issue of this message board? It is worth trying the cheaper option before making the big outlay. One of my quilting books suggests spraying the surface with silicone spray and wiping it over the bed of the machine first - I've not tried this.
I taped a piece I had to my machine/table. It worked pretty good. I did buy the silicone mat from B,B&B but hated to put a hole in it. DD uses it as an ironing mat for her applique.