I too do not like to stipple, but after 10 years of quilting I am pushing myself to do so. You only get better with practice. Gentle meandering is the best to practice and at least 1 glass of wine. As my teachers taught me - "don't forget to breathe" and you can only work at it in short intervals. My recent attempts, I do not consider great, but the rest of the world is impressed. I am always harder on myself with what I do.