Stippling is really a hard thing to learn on a DSM. I certainly can't do it! But I've heard that using the quilting gloves gives you a better grip with your hands flat on the quilt and using a slider under the quilt also helps. I love reading and watching the videos that Leah Day does on her blog
http://freemotionquilting.blogspot.com/
Be patient with yourself! No one is perfect when they start learning something new! We all have to practice. Heck, I'm still learning how to sew a 1/4" seam :roll: