katesnanna

It really is a case of practice. I did a class but don't believe it was any help. Best advice I got was stop worrying and go for it. There is always going to be someone who'll be better at it but so what. We are much harder on ourselves than anyone else is. I've never had anyone else mention my mistakes in all the quilts I've given.
Just go for it and don't get hung up on the results to start with - don't compare yours to anyone elses. BTW I'm still not very good at it but have a go every now and then.

Glassquilt

'Doodle' on your machine with an old needle and paper (from the recycling bin).

PaperPrincess

I would try a bit by yourself, you might be a natural! But if you find you are struggling at all, then take a class. This is one skill that really benefits from a hands on class.

Painiacs

Im going to try to do it myself! Just sandwich scraps and them make scrap pieces to practice on.. Im going to make homemade puppy pads and going to practice on them. Hope it works tried SID cant do that!!

LadybugPam

I have been FMQ for years ... and I still took a class because you can learn so much. I agree with all who said practice, practice, practice. Slow hand, fast feet. I have done the puzzle pieces meandering, I have made loopy-loops, and a clam shell. I finished a quick quilt by running waving lines across the short length of the quilt.
Free Motion Quilting is fun and easy and you will be so proud of your work.

yellowsnow55

Practice, practice, practice!!!!!!!!!!!!!

jaciqltznok

make a TON of sandwiches that you can use for pot holders...really...and then have fun....