I just got one and haven't had time to play with it yet. But one of the ladies in my sit n sew group suggested something that you may not have tried. She said she was going through the fabric cutting mats so she adhered a piece of template plastic and then uses a spray stick on to attach her fabric to it. Not sure if that makes any sense but I filed it away in my brain as she said it was very helpful and saved her $. I am glad you are having sucess with it - that means if down the road I have an issue you all can probably help!