First of all, I agree that you really need to practice quilting on a long arm. I bought about 5 yards of bright red and used it for top and backing so I could see my white thread. They made great emergency blankets for our cars (I made three so I could practice pinning them on the long arm.). Second, I would ask your dealer about using Elmer glue quilt sandwiches, they would know more than us. Good luck.