also try to get the bed of your machine or extension table nice and slick. supreme slider is something you can buy. or to save money i went to joann's bought the heaviest gauge vinyl they had and cut out around my extension table & feedogs. static electricity or spit (yes, a little spit) helps to hold the vinyl in place. I have done about 10 quilts on one piece of vinyl. i wash and air dry it after each use.