Lots of firsts. It's good to be adventurous. I also have a HQ tabletop. Love mine. I stitch pretty slow, so having the stitch regulator is great. It takes one variable out of the equation of quilting just like a walking foot takes one out. It makes for better quilting. My quilting improved 100% when I began using my machine. As for quilting 102 wreaths, sometimes switching up the wreath design is ok. Maybe use a different wreath with each color. Anyway, perfect practice makes beautiful quilting. Good job.