Four Tips for Becoming a Better Machine Quilter 1. Practice, practice, practice! Spend time with your machine getting comfortable with different stitches and techniques. Experiment with different designs to get comfortable, the more you quilt the more your skills will grow. 2. Take a class. Enrolling in a beginner machine quilting class, like Beginner's Guide to Free-Motion Quilting, is a great way to learn techniques from an experienced instructor. 3. Use the right tools. Investing in quality t