Stippling to me is difficult if I try to go too tiny. I try for about loops the size of a pea and can get my stitches pretty even at that size. I can keep my stitches really good in a larger meander about golf ball to oranges size loops. You just need to find a size and shape that works for you. It also helps if you can set your stitch speed on your machine as that gives you one less thing to control. Also, I can't FMQ well without my Machinger gloves to help move the quilt.