Jane, it sounds like you're doing traditional patchwork and not paper piecing. There's no way I could do these blocks without paper piecing, since you're just sewing over the lines marked on the paper. Some in the group say they're hand sewing, and I'm in absolute awe of them.
Husky, you're right! Highly over-rated.
Honchey, thanks. I actually enjoy the precision of the process, not aiming for perfection but for the best I can do at the time. Hope your quilt brings a high bid for such a worthy cause!