I have been and likely will be a 2.5 gal, but in the past months while working on the Harriet's Journey sampler, I have done some work with 1.5 and actually enjoy the challenge. I am not an accurate piece maker but on the other hand 1.5 makes seam ripping petty easy.
They don't scare me like they used to.But, not ready for one of those OMG quilts that are all wee bitty pieces.