Lots of good advice here! What was/is key for me is to look where you want to go, do not watch the needle! Your hands will follow where you are looking, just as you look down the road when you drive and not at the hood of the car. Practicing your design ahead of time with pencil and paper works for some of us and so practice looking ahead when you do that too. I found my drawing has improved as well by doing this, which comes in handy if you are drawing motifs on your quilt before quilting. With every motif or design you learn, the next one will become easier I've found. But there is really no substitute for time on your machine. Enjoy the process and don't give up, because it is sooooo much fun!!!