I agree with all except Petthefabric's comment on #3. The amount of spacing between quilting depends on your design but MOSTLY depends on the batting. Every batting has a recommended amount of spacing that you can quilt. Some will say you can quilt 6-8" apart.... Either it will be on the package, or if you buy it off a roll at the LQS, ask them what the distance should be. Now, be brave and go for it!!!!