My best advice is practice, practice, patience, & practice. Hand quilting is like many other things in life we no longer have to concentrate on to do it. As all have said lots of good video's on YT and practice, practice. I believe Craftsy also has some classes and sometimes they are on sale. I can tell you though alot depends on the batting, and the top. Also if you quilt very close to the ditch or 1/4 inch away from the ditch. But overall, practice is the key. My way of HQ'ng is different than most, So find your comfort zone and don't give up.