I am still learning myself but started off with table runners that weren't too fancy, just outlining some of the designs on fabric. Then a did a large quilt with just plain straight across stitching. Next I tried just a meandering ramble on a small crib size quilt. I really did it close together and used about 2 spools of thread and when it was done, I found I did not care for it as it was TOO stiff. Now I do not quilt as densely. I have made many string scrappy blocks (on muslin foundation). Plan to quilt them with FMQ and then put them together with QAYG method.(I will post some progress pics when I get started.) Even though each block will have a differeent FMQ pattern on it, it is something that will still be warm and cozy. Hope that gives you some ideas.