It doesn't matter what a dealer or teacher shows you. You have to practice, practice, practice! That's the ONLY way you'll get good at it. Put a big ol' piece of plain cotton fabric on the frame, and have at it. The more you practice, the better you'll get. It takes time, but it would take the same amount of learning time doing it on a DSM. The first two quilts I ever quilted on the frame were ones I'd thrown together just to get some experience on the frame. They weren't perfect, but they're still two of my favorites today!