Sounds like we all have pressing issues. There are just so many bulky seams to contend with. I am doing mine how she suggested for the blocks. Sometimes on the HST I will redirect the seam so they line up better. I have 4 blocks sewn and another laid out ready and waiting. I haven't sewn any sashing strips together yet. Probably won't make much progress now since my daughter and her hubby are visiting from France for 2 weeks.
Kassaundra, thanks for your tutorial. I am considering doing mine that way. Guess I'd better figure out what I am using for backing!