I did attach canvas fabric to the leader poles and it worked out very well. I also changed out the wheels for the coaster kind and that also made it much easier to make "swirls".
I did two practice quilts and even tho it works I still wish there was more room in between the poles for the actual quilting. I felt I was always moving the fabric on the poles than actual quilting.
For the price I am glad I got it and know what it's all about. I have not used it since. I next plan to learn how to do free motion quilting using that new machine that I bought (to use on the frame) instead. I may turn out to be the kind that enjoys making the quilts more than "quilting" them other than by hand which I do often.