It takes lots of practice, practice, and more practice. You didn't learn how to write overnight, neither will you be able to do wonderful machine quilting overnight. It's keeping the speed of the machine consistant with the movement of your hand. Do you use a watersoluable lotion or the machiniger gloves? Either will help you move the quilt more easily. I have read that the big name quilters practice some everyday to get to their level of machine quilting, so don't give up or be too hard on yourself. Make a small quilt sandwich and have it by your machine to practice on for a few minuites every time you sew. You'll be surprised at the improvement. :thumbup: