It is very hard to follow a drawn pattern for FM. just do it
on your own. it will get better. practice on 18" sandwich.
machingers gloves, loosen upper tension a bit. keep your shoulders down, machine with table extension or set in a table so you have a flat surface. scrunch you quilt up around the area, easier than rolls or folds. sm. glass of wine.
new needle. thread that your machine likes (I find cotton covered poly gives me the most problems. relax. practice.
some day you will say "yahoo !" or to H--- with this. when that happens, go with your gut. try again in 6 months.
you either love it or hate it. Smitty