Don't use macros...

In short, yes, 100% HQ rate with NQ items is no problem, including 1 star items (can't say anything about 2 star because I didn't find any reason to craft them yet).

As most others already said, Inner Quiet -> Steady Hands II -> Hasty Touch -> Great Strides+Innovation -> Advanced Touch/Byregot's Blessing -> (Innovation II) Careful Synthesis II.

That's the basic strategy when aiming for HQ items. I also use Comfort Zone at the start of a synth and depending on item condition other skills and, of course, Tricks Of The Trade.
For crafting HQ materials (40 durability) I often use Manipulation, but because I don't care too much about HQ materials if I'm not going to work on 2 star stuff I often end up with a basic rotation to get them crafted fast and with ~50-70% HQ chance.

In the end it all depends on what works best for you and how the synth is working out.