Do you have a LQS (Local Quilt Shop). I know mine offers a hand quilting class from time to time. Also the shop might know someone that is a hand quilter that could 'help' you get the hang of it.
It is okay to take one to two stitches. I know some have talked about getting 8 to 10 stitches on the short quilting needles. I know I can't!!! But I am still a novice. The other thing that is hard is to get the quilting stitches the same size.
Good luck