How lucky you are to be able to master hand quilting as it should be! I just cannot seem to be able to do no matter how hard I try so I "cheat" by simply pushing the needle in and our as in regular sewing. I get 6 stitches to the inch this way and they are, for the most part anyway, regular and straight. It looks more like sewing but I have done 1 king and 5 queens and 3 comfortors that way and they came out great. I just finished a twin and will be doing another soon. I quilt on a Grace frame so it works out well for me. Someday, I really hope to be able to quilt the way it should be. just have to keep trying!