you need to put together a number of little (sandwiches) and start practicing ,... alot...before trying to work on your finished quilt! it takes alot of practice to free-motion quilt...best to start with maybe pot-holder size sandwiches, then placemats, then table runner, ect...and work your way up to the size of your quilt so you learn to manuver the sandwich through the machine. EVERYONE HAS TO PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE.