I have not taken the time to learn to FMQ. I can stipple on a piece of fabric for a handbag or such but not good enough for a quilt. I like to do the pantagrams on my quilts. I now purchase pantagrams, digitally download them and then using Golden Thread paper draw out a design the width of my table runner or quilt. Make a master copy and figure how many repeats I need, etc. I love quilting this way. I have done several quilts using this method along the borders and used individual motifs for the blocks. Have a number of tops to finish and this is an economical method for me.