Some of the quilts that I like best are the "simple/uncomplicated" ones - large four and nine patches - alternated with big squares of fabric - (for example)
I met a couple (man and woman - comparative newlyweds - I think the lady was maybe mid-forties - the man was maybe mid-fifties) at the local WalMart.
They showed me over 20 quilts that they had made over the winter - most of them used "bigger" pieces and donated materials. The husband said that he trimmed the blocks to 1/64 inch accuracy before putting them together.
They did a wonderful job of putting colors and prints together - and it seemed like they had a great, fun time doing this over the winter.
(I think it's AWESOME when a couple can work together on something like that.)
This post is ONLY about the fabric - There is no way that I would donate/give a Baltimore Album quilt (even to a family member - even if I knew how to do applique work).