Having read all the replys up to now I think maminstl said it all right from the start. I would suggest thinking about the whole process a bit more. You mentioned that you do not follow straight lines well. Curved ones aren't any easier. I like the idea of a loop'd'loop type of meandering. Having music in the bckground also is a good suggestion. That helped me years ago when I was learning how to 'touch type'. Keep in mind that just because you are using a long arm machine/frame does not mean you have to use an allover design that ingnores the pattern of the quilt piecing.
Good luck from another Alice.
Last edited by peacebypiece; 09-27-2013 at 08:15 AM.
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