I do not have long arm and I am not an expert quilter so I made a quilt called trial and error. It is a simple 1600 quilt which gives me lots of long 2" spaces to practice Fmq. I am ok with meandering but not the shapes. Maybe you can do the same. I am sure you will find where to use the practice quilt. Mine is going in the car for impromptu picknicks and beach stops. Good luck and congrats!