Iceblossom, when I acquired my sit down long arm, it just sat. It sat for many months while I pondered the question, "You have it, but now what do I do with it?" I decided to play one day with some muslin sandwiches and just meandered, made loops, flowers, boxes whatever came into my head. Think of my long arm like a giant free motion machine with no speed control except me, because that's what it really is. Next i purchased 1 yard of large print fabric, sandwiched it and began outlining and moving from one area to the next without ending the thread. I had no plans for what I was doing. This gave me the security to relax and experiment with speed and motion. If I ended up burning the piece when done, so be it. I was learning. I had so much fun and end up using that completed piece as a cover for the long arm head. Is it perfect? Heck NO but I learned so much. I'm still learning what works for me and what doesn't but I feel confident enough now to no be intimidated. Practicing on the large print fabric free hand may work for you as well and thought I would mention my process. If you are like me and need accountability, then I'll be looking for your report on how well you did by the end of 2026. LOL Just kidding :-)