I wanted to learn so I just worked at it until I could do it. My DM was a hand quilter but with RA in my hands I knew the only way I was going to make it work for me was with my machine. I cut out practice blocks and worked with them until I had it down right. I tied my first quilt and machine quilted my second and was so proud of it. When I got my walking foot it made it much better. Just keep at it and you will learn very quickly.