Yes Nelle the Reject shop. I got an A2 sized one for $6! That is not a typo!
That was at FG but I assume they are all the same price. If you can't get one let me know and I'll pick you up one for the next meetup

Nessa you could have a blunt needle. How old is it?

Also is it the top or bottom thread that is causing the problem?

ETA iron on velcro could work but I'd think that the iron could melt the fleece and make it look a bit naffy.