If you are going to try free motion quilting I would suggest you get a pair of machinger gloves. They must fit you tightly. They are rubberized and allow you to get a better grip on the quilt. You can then pull and spread the quilt very flat for where you want to sew. Sew a few stitches then move your hands and stretch and sew. You can use an embroidey hoop but then you have to take it out and restretch and start again. Use what we used to call the darning foot. Make a small square quilt with batting and practice some. I really enjoy this type of quilting. Look up Leah Day free motion quilting.