Vickie,
Once you get a good description following your "search", then PRACTICE, PRACTICE and PRACTICE. Each sewing machine is different, so once you find your settings, etc., write them down for future use. -- I suggest you get a somewhat larger floral print or a "cheater's cloth" and PRACTICE. You can meander around the flowers or just meander in the background. You will find your rhythm; the movement of the fabric and your sewing speed. The more you do it, the better you will get.
Use a thin batting.
When I first started, I wasn't too successful. Then someone suggested gloves with the rubberized dots on the palms and fingers. I cannot machine quilt without them. Mine are bright red!!! Pretty jazzy for an old lady, but I can find them easily. I also spray furniture polish onto a flannel piece and "slicken" my whole area. Really helps with the humidity is up.
Good luck.
Suzanne