Sorry, I love mine too and hand quilt w/mine...try a spray of hairspray when you mark the lines....I understand what you are talking about for hand quilting, but, the hairspray should help....otherwise mark you lines for hand quilting w/sewline pencil...I find pounce to work amazing for me when I machine quilt...it is quick and I can remark at any time....so sorry you having a hard time....try hairspray!! SKeat