Hey, welcome to the SABLE Club (Stash Accumulated Beyond Life Expectancy)!! I made my first quilt about 7 years ago and bought a longarm 9 months after that - my favorite part is the longarm, so I really can't help you on the FMQ with a DSM. The straight line quilting that is easier on a DSM looks lovely. If you want to learn FMQ, you should check out Leah Day - she has 365 different designs that she has videos for that she walks/talks you through making that design. To get motivated again, I would suggest that you find a bee group that meets every week for sewing and friendship! Having 6 or so ladies to meet with every week where you can encourage each other and really become friends...priceless!! Had a group like that when I was in Florida...so wonderful that I am still a member of the group even though I am back home in Washington - can't beat Vit. F!!!