I use to send all my quilts out to be quilted then the quilter began a full time job and didn't have time to quilt anymore. I was more or less forced to quilt my quilts and it was really hard at first but has gotton easier. Now i don't know why I didn't do it sooner! I still struggle with what design to put on them but I'm hoping that will get easier too. So don't worry and just jump in and get your feet wet!