HI and welcome aboard....I am not so lucky and don't have a frame...I found my way with a biger throad machine....There are always problems with the free motions as it does require plenty of practice....
I always wanted to learn to sew more than straigh lines....any advice how to learn to make clothes patterns...???? How do draw them?? how to calculate them? sorry if I am not much of a help to you.....But I do wish you plenty of luck and I am sure you will enjoy being part of this wonderful group of amazing quilters.... :D