Currently I am at 12000-odd emblems, so I am ahead.
I didn't realize that I was ahead until two days ago, but that sort of coincided with missing out on fulfilling the fourth daily task, and thus losing 400 emblems.
So, my plan is to go full steam ahead, because I have busy times ahead and know that I will probably not always be able to finish the fourth task in time for its payout.
I am pleased with this event, overall, so don't mind the grind.
This event is making up for the Easter fiasco. I was one of those who went for over three weeks without that damn Faberge egg, and so, no baskets. I never did get the stupid egg.
I feel like I have some control of my in-game destiny with the Stonecutters event. I complained vehemently during Easter, and said that I do not mind if an event is hard, as long as it is fair.