I had a BIG desire to learn free motion and read everything I could. I started with a project that had a very busy design and thread that blended. Mistakes were all over the thing, but could hardly be seen. The more I did a simple stippling the better I got. Now I do other designs and although they are not perfect, I am happy to do my own quilting. I do large twins with no problems!!!! Have the mindset that I don't care how this looks, I am going to master it!!!!!! Go forth and conquer!!