FMQ is my favorite part of making a quilt.
While I find the books interesting to glance through, I don't think there is anything to compare to just sitting down and doing it. I made a very simple Chinese coin quilt, and then set to it. My first quilt was not perfect, but it was decent, and each one gets better as I practice and try new things.
To me, it's just like doodling, very relaxing and zen like.
RST