I remember those days TG. It worked for you and I just know that it would work for Macybaby. So,,,,just say yes! I know pressure, pressure, pressure. In the end, do what is best for you. You can always lurk and join us next year.
I started my first quilt for 2024, just a checkerboard of white and color. Each block uses 36 - 2.5s and is one color way. I just need to clean out the 2.5 collection to some extent and this should make a dent.