Check out the classes that Craftsy offer. There are several for beginners and are frequently priced at $19.99 with sales and promos. My suggestion is to use a practice sandwiches that are about fat quarter size. Learn to do straight lines with both walking foot (this is not FMQ) and FMQ. I do most all my stitch in the ditch FMQ now. I have used patterned fabric as FMQ motifs-flowers, leaves, animals, etc. That practice gives freedom to follow designs without having to draw them first. Check out the InboxJaunt web site for great info. Good luck and I hope you enjoy machine quilting as much as I do.