When I teach classes inthe FMG I always have my students start with a single piece of material. This way you can get use to moving your material around in a even manner. You will also get a tempo or speed that is best for you. then draw some flowers and feathers, some loop or leaves on your practice material and learn to follow the line. Then practice your meandering, everyone meanders differently so you just come up with your method. Then when you get use to doing the machine quilting, you practice with the three layers. The hardest thing about free fourm quilting on your machine is getting your rythum down. I hope this helps you.