Before I had my long arm I quilted on my Janome. DH would help me mark the quilt and then I would just follow the lines. I would do a minimal amount of quilting which was good because it left the quilt soft and flexible. I used Crayola washable marker. Just be sure not to iron it. maybe your DH can help you mark it or you can discus it with a friend. I wouldn't get rid of the frame yet. It was intimidating for me to go to a frame and I am still learning but it will provide so much freedom, give accuracy and speed up your quilting.