I've been quilting for a few years but just started free motion quilting. I found that on the small samples, I can do quite well, but once I get a big, bulky quilt up on my quilting machine, it's a different story!! The key is to sew at a fairly fast, even speed but to move your fabric slowly. You can beak needles & other nasty things if you move your fabric to fast. I know...I DID!! Keeping your sewing speed constant is the biggest feat & takes practice. The best things I bought is a pair of gloves, they really help me to control my fabric! Good luck & just keep at it! I read an article by a professional quilter that she does practice before EVERY quilt!! I have to remember that because just about the time I'm getting pretty good at it, the quilt is done!! lol