I also have a Bernina with BSR which I bought last year and I was convinced it would turn me into the perfect FMQ! It hasn't worked out that way and I still have problems with stippling (agree it is over-rated!). I found that I could do loop-de-loops much easier! However don't forget that the Bernina (mine is a 440 QE) has two different modes for FMQ and I found that Mode 2 works much better for me - just push the pedal to the floor and absolutely nothing happens until you move the fabric - I have much better control with this and hope it works for you.