I do have a machine that I can use to free-style quilt, and yet I still quilt with just my regular sewing foot and stitch. I just finished a table runner with two large appliqued salmon on it and did 1/2-inch echo quilting around the salmon with my regular sewing foot and stitch by carefully stopping around the curves, turning the quilt top a little and then restitching. I have quilted hearts that way, and waves as well. Just give it a try with your regular machine--I think you will be amazed what you can do with a little practice and patience!