DebbE: Yes it is very similar to Bonnie Hunters method. One of the main differences is that seams from one block to another often don't have to match. A convenience when you are in a hurry.
I've found I don't have enough variety in my scraps, so I'll buy a few fat quarters in colors I don't seem to have. I'm guilty of not having enough darks.
I see you are also from Oregon. Love the hydrangea!