Oh you can do it :) I just did my first ever free-motion on my rose raffle quilt. I bought darning foot, it has a spring and jumps up and down, and it only cost 10 dollars. Practice on a scrap piece, and then try the borders on your quilt. I've always done stitch in the ditch, but i really loved doing the free motion, found it easier than stitch in the ditch. And my machine is a 40 year old kenmore :)