Just keep t rying, it does get easier. Also something to keep in mind. There are lots of quilt shops that give lessons on beginning hand quilting, there are also lots of quilt guilds around and I am sure there are some of the ladies that would be willing to help you out. Where I am from there is a community college that gives quilting classes. Just a thought, but if you have the basics the best thing is practice, practice, practice. It will get easier.