Kitsie, that was a great tute on how to do this. I think it might actually be much more doable (even for newer sewers) than I had thought!
My LQS does not carry it, but I know Joann's does. Looks like you can get a 10 yd bolt for $31 (US). And that is without the 40%, which takes it down to under $19. Not bad!
I think this would be a fun "quilt along" for the board members to try together