I also found it easier to buy a fabric with a design or picture and fmq around the picture or design. It taught me how to move the quilt and hand and foot coordination. I began on my 15-91 and 201. Just got a pq1500sl and frame. Huge difference in the amount of touch required. The pq foot floats on the fabric and is harder to control both on and off the frame. Maybe you should begin with fmq on your domestic without the frame. I find that was less frightening and there is more resistance so you feel more in control. Plus it uses the motions and feel that you are used to when you do your piecing.