I have a long arm, and getting more comfortable, already my feathers are looking decent, as are other designs. The best advice I received from one of our Local quilt shop owners, was to start with McTavishing, once you get the gist of doing that, the rest will come easier....no more wondering where to go next, doesn't show what you think are mistakes. You learn to go in all directions without thinking about it.....check our Leah Day's webpage on Learning to do McTavishing.