What an intertesting thread, everyone to their own of course.
I began quilting not long ago and started with just the basics, I am very happy plodding along at my own pace making my old fashioned quilts with just a few basics. I do love the new modern quilts though with new innovations and techniques, as with all arts and crafts every new generation must bring to the fold all that the new decades have to offer. That's what I like about quilts, you can love the old favourites but at the same time feel really excited by the new quilts on the block, excuse the pun!
Gal