I was determined to learn FMQ, meandering or large stipple, whatever it is called. The more I do it the better I get. After the quilt is washed and dryed and put on a bed, I think to myself, that doesn't look so bad after all. We are our worst critics. I'm sure they will love the quilts because you made them.
I don't try anything in particular as I think it would detract from the quilt.