We did our first Minkee backing a few months ago on a LA, and have done a couple more since. They turn out beautiful! The fabric really showcases the quilting - not so much the thread but the overall design - it's like it sucks it in and looks... engraved or embossed almost! A couple of things we found out. A larger quilting design 'looks' better to us, rather than one that is more dense. Loosely lay your minkee in on the bottom, pinning the top and bottom - when you put your clamps on the sides, be very careful not to stretch it any more than just a taut tension to keep it 'straight'. Baste the batting in and baste the sewing area sides of the top. We floated the top on the first 2 - didn't on the next few, being mindful of tension when rolling. Have at it and I think you'll be pleasantly surprised!