After reading every post, I have to add my thoughts -
RST, I got no sense of 'ego' from your posts. I think you seem confident. And I think that's great.
I think it is a valid question you asked. It is hard for me to imagine that anyone would choose to do things the slower, less efficient way. I don't think that because I am strapped for time (although I am :P ) but because there are so many quilts to make that I will never make all the patterns I want. I am going to strive to make as many of them as possible and so I want efficient processes. I can and do enjoy the journey more driving 65mph than I would at 35mph. So I get where you are coming from, even if many feel differently.
And I must say that it has been an amazing thread to read. Clearly there are differing opinions and the question hit a sore points for some but the tone has remained civil throughout. Congratulations to everyone who posted for the level of discourse even while disagreeing. :thumbup: