Right now I'm in the middle, (and struggling) with the Cabin in the Woods, a free pattern from Debbie McInnis. I've done all of hers except the appliqued one. I just don't do that.
This pattern is now available on a CD for $$, I think $15.00. But when I signed up last summer it came free. Then there are several places you can share your progress. I'm learning a lot and getting better with my sloppiness. It's on point with cornerstones which is my favorite.
I'd probably vote for a sew-a-long as the costs of postage are never recovered.