I have a Viking, also, and only recently begun FMQ. You are doing everything right, except you need to slow the speed to the lowest setting. I stenciled a large meander on my first project and followed it at slow speed. I looks pretty awful if you get up close and really look. The second project I turned the speed up one notch and just went at it. It's much easier to just meander without following a line. By the time I was done with the second project I was free-motioning holly leaves and holly berries!!! You can do it!!