jacque...There are prob many of us shopping around for a reasonable system and prob others looking to work on others for money too...my question is there seems to be a secret about the 'how' w/so many. I have a friend that machine quilts and I had seen a quilt up on the frame for stippling..and, they were perfect and matched each other. I asked if she used a stencil, etc...my answer is it was free handed. Maybe it was, but, I really am having a hard time believing that since they matched perfectly like puzzle pieces. So, I guess my main question is...once a person purchases and practices...does pretty well, but, wants to do awesome...are there classes out there for this that you can learn more??How do you find them? Hope this makes sense and if others know here...if they would answer too...thanks Skeat