I am one of the few who didn't like the GI last year (Sorry!). Must say, though, ALL the finished quilts were beautiful, just not my style. This year, I am going to wait. I'll print off the clues and then decide if I want to make the quilt. I still have lots of blocks from GI quilt put aside and someday I will do something with them.
I am a paper piecing fanatic and always, always, always use the free papers from the site mentioned, or Thangles for my HSTs. Have never tried the ruler, but find the papers so easy and accurate that I don't think I'll buy an Easy Angle ruler.
Love the fabrics you all have chosen! I am in the process of making the "Third Weekend in October" quilt, so I have lots of reds, golds and blacks in my stash. Lots of neutrals from the GI quilt, so I think I am in good shape if I decide to make this year's mq.
Good luck to everyone and I love to see your projects! Enjoy the mystery!