OK, I have a question. The responses so far have been for FMQ, which is great but, when I read your original post I'm wondering if you are actually asking about quilting with the embroidery unit? You can do FMQ on your singer too.

There are pre-printed fabrics that are plain white with just the quilting stencils printed. Designed to teach feathers, circle, swirls etc. I think they cost around $30 for two differnt panels. Oh wait ....

http://www.keepsakequilting.com/productdetail/2875.htm

There you go. Skillbuilder.

Another option is to get a book with quilting patterns, get some tracing paper and transfer them yourself. Make a mess of pot holders to practice - then you have a stack of gifts ready for Christmas!!

I love FMG...I just get on my machine and go...just all curvy lines...can do a quilt in a few hours. I will do other designs after I get sick of the fun I am having. I started on my regular Kenmore...that was not computerized. Then the hubby upgraded my machine. You will have a blast!!!

I use the embroidery foot for FMQ. I have a brother PC8200 and the emb. foot works great.

Sistergoldenhair, Does that machine do a number of sizes of embroidery designs???
I'm looking at getting one for embroidery only.
Thanks for any help!
Welcome to the board!!!!!!!!!

The ones on the Brother site are likely much better made - they're a different style entirely, but this little baby is really great. Smooth and provides really good visibility:
http://shop.sew-classic.com/Low-Shan...t-SCF55417.htm

Have fun! :)

Thank you Feline, I will check out my local library.

Paper Princess, I didn't know I could use my singer either. You see I am learning. lol Wouldn't you need a diff. foot for the singer too? I guess either one I use I need to buy a foot. Mine didn't come with a quilting foot. It is listed as optional in the manual.

Thank you Everyone for the advice and tips.

One good way to practice FMQ is to make a quilt sandwich using Fabric Panels. Most are not too big and you can quilt around the designs and pictures in the design.