I have called my store and asked for info and they are very gracious and help me thru my questions. I have the QE also and have used the BSR. I haven't had any classes yet, but will start in Feb. I agree the manual is not very complete in explaining how to do these specialized things. I FMQ on a baby quilt, but had severe eyelash on the back side. I guess that's from a setting that was not correct. Also, be sure you use good thread-I use either Aurifil or King Tut as recommended by folks on this board.