Took a FMQ course at my local quilt shop...once I tried on a pair of light white stretchy gloves which they were selling, well FMQ was much easier... You lay both hands on the quilt, no bunching up fabric in your fist so helps us arthritis sufferers... It takes practice to get the stitches consistent... We were taught to Let the machine take the stitch and avoid jerky movements which throws off the stitch length. Enjoy the journey most of all!