When I got my Tiara (sit down mid-arm) I quickly got bored with stitching on a sandwich of muslin, even though I had drawn blocks, sashing and triangles to try and fill in. My solution was to buy inexpensive panels with cute kids designs. Following the outlines of animals, letters etc. helped me gain control. As I felt more confident I would fill in areas with different designs. See my post here: [h=1]
So excited, my FMQing is finally coming around[/h]Once you have completed it, bind and donate to charity. I have done this over and over and see it as a win-win for me and the charity. Good luck. Don't fight it, just take the plunge, and have fun. Remember to relax and breathe!