Ever since my husband bought me an open toe foot for my machine, I have fallen in love with FMQ. Couple of suggestions that I have learned the hard way. First, spray basting is the way to go. It doesn't make it harder to sew and will wash out, but it does a wonderful job of keeping the layers together. Secondly, if you are new to this, I would suggest starting with a smaller project so there is less fabric to move around. And third, practice, practice, practice. Have fun with what you're doing and your skill will get better over time.