My first 3 quilts were raggedy quilts. By the time I was done snipping all those edges, any thing was preferable. My next quilt was a totally off the cuff all flannel reversible throw for myself. I meandered (badly) all over it and stitched up the binding. Done deal. Every quilt gets better. I prefer FMQ to walking foot by a mile. Even SID is easier with the free motion quilt. Try quilting some shopping bags, place mats(if that's your thing) or just do some throws that people are going to use all rumpled up. I only get uptight about quilting quilts that are going to be laid out flat on a bed. Everything else is simply for utility.