I have this same machine and I have quilted many quilts on it, from baby quilts to king size. I think the key is to not have any weight on the needle. When I first started trying to figure this out, I followed much of the advice given by Diane Guadynski. She "pools" up the quilt around the needle area and works on a small section at a time. This has worked for me whether I am straight line quilting or free motion quilting. I don't roll the quilt or put it over my shoulder, but I just keep the quilt piled around the area of the needle to keep it moving freely. Just take your time and focus on the area that moves freely under the needle, and when you feel any pull, then stop and move the quilt. Baby quilts are great to learn on and you will figure out what works best for you.