I used to ice skate when I was younger, but couldn't do more than a hop on the ice. I did enjoy doing twirls though! My FMQ is much better than my skating was and I've got a long way to go to be as good as I want to be!! I quilt my own quilts on a DSM and am always trying new things. No one's ever been disappointed with my quilts, so I guess I must do ok! Certainly no where near as good as the long-armers!