I have taken two FMQ classes from Crafty, and in both classes the instructors are taking stitches much smaller than I thought mine should be. I think I had the notion that my machine stitches would kind of look like hand quilting. Doesn't work that way. I find that the longer my stitches, the more problems I have with tension and looping. You may be too hard on yourself. Give yourself a break and have a good time FMGing.