I tried that about a year ago and found it was easier to go slowly and remember it is your first time. Make sure to wear machiners or something like it cause that will make moving it around a lot easier. Still a novice myself but was really surprised and pleased with my first attempt and have done a little bit more since then. You guys are your own worse critics. You should enjoy the quilting more and not be so hard on yourself. Enjoy it don't make it something to dred. :)