Glad you didn't melt into a bundle of nerves. I know how that is!
I keep looking at that machine, but cannot convince myself I need to spend the money for it.
Maybe I'll just hire someone to cut my pieces for me when I get the urge to start the Grandmothers Flower Garden. That would be the only reason why I would buy the machine because those pieces would drive me bonkers to cut.
But, glad you had a great experience!