Most of the quilts I make are very traditional, although I do like the modern approach of machine piecing and quilting. I have admired art quilts, but as for making them it's just not my thing. Last year I was comissioned to make quilt...a contemporary quilt using dark colors, leopard print and featuring a large painted leopard in the center! I kind of inwardly groaned at the idea, but felt that I could do it. It came out very striking and became one of my favorites...go figure! I guess it never hurts to try something new!