I took a OBW class quite a few years ago. The instructor insisted we make the 8 piece octagon medallions so we could see how our fabric created the designs. This was over the 6 piece hexagon because that was done in rows. Fast forward to today... the medallions are sewn but no quilt top because I can't lay the d@m~ things out to work in the corner squares. And I sure can't see myself fitting it altogether. And it's turning out too dark for me.
Sigh... it was expensive fabric too...
So .. yeah I can certainly see taking the class, taking notes and working out the details on cheaper fabric.