I read lots of blog and watched several various you-tube videos on machine quilting. Then, I jumped in feet first. I had some extra batting around and made lots of quilt sandwiches with scraps and practiced. Half the battle is being brave enough to think you can do it. Now, don't look closely at the stitches on these early quilts. The stitching isn't very straight and even, but it gets better each time I try it.