I have hand quilted my other quilts, but for my birthday my husband bought me another machine. It has plenty of room under the arm for quilts, so I AM going to learn free motion! I know the key is to practice, practice, practice. My biggest problem right now is my shoulders tensing up. I try doing it to music and that helps some. I have heard the suggestion to try it after a glass of wine- problem is I take medicine that I can not have alcohol with. Any other suggestions to relax and let it flow?