Welcome to the forum. I agree with what the others have said about having a good secure quilt sandwich, it is time consuming but worth it. I suggest that you use basting spray for your first go at machine quilting; you will not have to worry about removing pins as you quilt. Also I encourage you to get the walking foot. The width of your foot can help you with spacing your quilting lines. Good luck and definitely work on a practice sandwich first. Your first quilt is beautiful.