Pics of Variations not showing up published sie

[eeveeknits]

I have photos associated with all of my variations for a listing, but when I select the variation on the published site, the picture doesn't change to the one set for the variation.  I reviewed prior threads and followed the recommended solutions but still not fixed. 

Am I missing something?  Please tell me I didn't spend 6 hours yesterday for nothing? 

Also, on that note, is there a way to permanently associate the photos with the variations so I can re-use them without having to re-upload the photos?   

Please help!

[Gold]

HI, do you have an image on every variation? Does each variation include the price?  The price column must include a price.  No, there is not an option to have photos associated.  You need to add the photo each time.