It does take a lot of practice, and finding the right speed of machine in combination of how you move your hands. Faster machine, slower hands. Also finding what works best for you to help control fabric, whether it is wearing quilting gloves, some other quilting helper, or using Neutragena Emulsion lotion which is what Diane Gaudynski taught me many years ago. If your machine has needle down, that is really helpful. You can try both having your feed dogs down and up to see what works best for you. Keep practicing...you will get it!