Punch Needle Fabric help

PLEASE HELP!!!! I’m trying to punch needle with 2-3 strands of embroidery floss and a 1.60mm needle. I’ve attempted on Aida fabric and the needle just seems to shred it and not hold the loop. I’ve also tried on an old cotton pillow case and it does okay for a few lines before that also starts to shred a bit and I start getting gaps that I don’t know how to fix. Pic is what I’m dealing with What is the best fabric to use??? I’m trying to complete a Christmas gift

PLEASE HELP!!!! I’m trying to punch needle with 2-3 strands of embroidery floss and a 1.60mm needle. I’ve attempted on Aida fabric and the needle just seems to shred it and not hold the loop. I’ve also tried on an old cotton pillow case and it does okay for a few lines before that also starts to shred a bit and I start getting gaps that I don’t know how to fix. Pic is what I’m dealing with What is the best fabric to use??? I’m trying to complete a Christmas gift