I haven't quilted a TON of quilts, but I get nervous every time I start one. I've free motioned and SID (probably the thing i hate to do the most), but my recommendation is to just jump in with both feet. Even if you make mistakes with FMQ, once it's all done, no one can tell, and sometimes you can't either. tee hee Jump in and enjoy... that's what it's all about anyway.