I really appreciate all the input. I helped define a direction. I decided to stipple in the "in between" areas and do straight line FMQ in the main design, after doing a FMQ stitch in the ditch around it. I decided after stippling at about a 1/2" density that I needed something more dense in the centers to balance it. It's not perfect, but I have a lot more experience on my new machine as a result. I really enjoyed the stippling on my new Pfaff and I think that part turned out pretty well. Now to get the binding on tonight because I leave to take it to my mom tomorrow!
Here's a couple of pictures of a portion of it.