It does take time to feel you are getting ahead with FMQ, it has taken me a long time and a lot of practice, sometimes the time is not right and a day is not good for it, but you know after you do it a bit, it can be quite enjoyable and you are putting what you like and maybe did not plan on, on a quilt top. Just keep at it, that is my best advice. Mine is not perfect by any means, but I am happy with it.