I bought a table with a lift for my machine and it makes a lot of difference. Having the machine even with the table and the extra leafs on the side to hold the quilt up makes a big difference. Just wish I had a stitch regulator but the Bernina costs as much as a quilting set up.
So I do the walking foot for the inside of my quilts and do stencils on the borders. Good practice. The simple leaf or heart continuous stencil is a nice beginner pattern.