Maybe take a machine quilting class to help you get started. They may show you what your doing wrong and help with new ideas as well. I would think it would be worth it so you can enjoy this process and not be so frustrated. I enjoy doing my own machine quilting. But I did take a class when I first got started just to know the basics and get a few tips.. If you do your own machine quilting then the quilt you make is truly yours not part someone elses. (That's just my opinion) Good luck - don't give up