I have the scan n cut, while a friend of mine bought the cameo, so we have been comparing notes. I use the standard cutting mat as is for paper, but have an additional mat to which I added a a "fabric support sheet" and have had success with fabric. My friend said that she was disappointed because she could only cut fabric that had been fused to a backing, as in for applique. This was a few months ago, and we have both had alot going on, so I don't know if she has resolved this issue.