Hi hi --- I'm a first-time poster also. But this thread seems a good excuse to stop lurking. That was one of my 2011 resolutions, so yay for me!
I like the idea of leaving all my store-bought flies in trees and tying all my own going forward. The first step is certainly achievable this year. The second part will be my resolution for 2021, I think. Otherwise, I won't be catching any fish.
And, I am in favor of all those who resolve to write step-by-steps of their patterns, since that's all I have to go on!
Cheers, and happy New Year...