What kind of machine do you have? Some machines have built in quilting designs that you stitch out one block at a time. If there aren't any built in, there is the alternative of using a program/card too. Just an alternative to think about.
I have used the frixon to place continuous designs on with a stencil. But, sometimes it actually bleaches out the darker fabric after ironing. Just remember to use a very simple design to begin with. It is like learning to color, we could not do it immediately remember? It take time to learn to stay in the lines. Be good to yourself while learning. It won't take as long as you would think, but there is a learning curve. And practice, practice ...
Also check out utube. It has many quilting videos on fmq'ing.
Last edited by RedGarnet222; 03-11-2015 at 07:28 AM.