try getting a dry erase board and practice; it's been said that if you practice drawing the design until you feel comfortable then it'll come more easily when you FMQ. I took a class at Raleigh sewing expo last yr because I too was intimidated by the thought of it. I was surprised that I was pretty good. I havne't done anything yet but right now I'm working on finishing up WIP and then I'm going to get serious about it. I even have a crib size Gracie metal quilt frame with stitch control that I picked up. I was going to sell it due to lack of space but they don't do so well here on Craigslist so if I have to keep it I want to learn to use it. I'm hoping to take another class in the future.