I don't know FMQ at all, I do the SID but after a couple of actual stitches in the ditch I always end up sewing right next to the stitch ditch. I'm bass akwards I guess cuz if I try to start stitching right beside the ditch like it ends up being I mess up so mine all start with a couple of stitches right in the seam and then right next to it the rest of the way. Yep I'm a goof