I noticed that El uses speedy methods most of the time but not always.
She tests her patterns many times over before publishing them.
So I learned that when she does something the long way there is a reason for it.
I have watched all of her videos and she has some really good shortcuts that you only see once. I wish she would do a video on all her methods.
I love her method for HST and Flying Geese. Her square up ruler is great for HST too. I like the way she does mitered borders also.
Binding her way is great too.
I have never had a quilt made her way that didnt turn out well.