I watched Patsy Thompson FMQ videos on YouTube practiced along with her, when I wasn't on my machine I practiced by using my grandson's Etch a Sketch, using paper just didn't work for me! I still practice on the Etch a Sketch especially if it is a design I haven't done before or in a while. There are lots of designs available that you can practice until you get proficient but stippling and meandering are your friends when you start off. You can do it, good luck!