Glad to have you here, DebbieJJ, whether you become a sewing or non-sewing participant. It is a lot of fun and I find having the group helps a lot to keep us going.
I think some of the bundles put together by the shops are reasonably priced because they can use up older stock in the right colors. For Indigo Way, I picked up a bundle of "Bonnie Neutrals" from the shop she linked in the project. They were lovely and the shop has not abused me with dozens of daily ads -- just a couple times a year.
I'm still on track to finish up my current top this week. I did put on some music today and ironed the two pieces of black yardage I washed the other day... I am ready to move on to the mystery!