I really love to FMQ-but I certainly didn't to start with. It was easier to do straight line quilting. However, it have a complementary look. I started by trying simple things, stencils and designs drawn on paper and quilted onto the quilt. Practice is the key. I have done some on site quilt store classes and some on-line classes. My skill set is growing and I keep trying. Mostly I'm happy with the effort and keep on learning. But, I really like doing it.