I am not sure what they mean by 'quilters vinyl' but the stuff off the rolls should work just fine. You can pick the weight you want- Not sure the heaviest would be fun to sew thru..and the really lightweight might not hold up. I use a small piece of regular wrapping tissue paper under the vinyl to keep the feed dogs from sticking. It just peels off after you are finished. You can use a piece under the presser foot too if you like. I have made quite a few things including an applique roll and a bucket organizer using different weights. Be sure to post a picture!