I totally understand your frustration and I, for one, would be willing to pay to take a day long, hands'-on class, preferably one-on-one, to gain some expertise so I could quilt my own quilts with confidence. So long arm/experienced domestic quilters take note! I think there would be a market out there to learn to become proficient at quilting our own quilts and I would not only pay but be willing to travel to do so. Hang in there - it will get better......