Ditto on the parchment paper, inexpensive, a roll lasts a good long while. You can also find it in the cake decorating section at Wal-mart, Michaels, Hobby Lobby, costs more, but go to the groccery section with the foil, plastic wrap, waxed paper, etc. Another thought: someone on this board, sorry, I don't remember who, also suggested using the parchment paper on the bed of your sewing machine when free motion quilting. Just cut it to fit, I used a little stencil adhesive to keep it in place and wow, it works!