I had problems in the beginning and my husband had to help or my daughter but by now hundreds of quilts have been done and it loosened some. My DH also showed me how to have the red snapper on top, put my hands on top of that and then use my weight to snap them on. I can now do all sizes. I have joint/bone issues and osteoarthritis in my hands. I do not like pinning either but would absolutely dislike having to sew a zipper or velcro on every time. I hope the snappers will work over time or else just let that nice big strong guy do it. I think my man misses helping the "little" lady.