I have the same frustration. I got a table to hold my babylock machine. The hole for the machine is 1/2 inch too small. My brother cut the table for me. Now the machine is oddly shaped and there is a hole that the fabric falls into. So, I need to find something to cover the hole. Someone PM'd me about using plexiglass to cover the hole. for the life of me, i cant figure it out. So, I think I am going to get some foam to fill in the hole. I read about using different threads
http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-136936-1.htm
and a supreme slider to aid in FMQ. I also watch the Leah Day videos and just ordered a book on FMQing. I also want to try some paper pantos. I think (emphasis on think) that you just attach paper to top of quilt, quilt over pattern and rip off paper.
Try this website for paper pantos:
http://joeandjoz.com/jandj/content/j...lters-paradise
In summary, I am just as frustrated as you are and tend to only make quilts that can easily be done with a walking foot. I am going to watch this thread you started for more ideas as I will get to the point where I am great with FMQ on my domestic. Others have done it and so shall we!