I really don't like "traditional" quilts. Had an interesting conversation with my BF last week about modern vs traditional, he really didn't get the difference, I had to pull out my grandma-made quilts & show him with mine right there beside them.
I'll never make a hexagon quilt (one pathetic attempt ended up with a cute hexie pincushion though). I have done basic square patchwork, rag quilts, bargellos, postage stamps, puff quilts, the twister was pushing it. But most often I go for more modern or funky quilts, if it's what I'd consider "traditional" I totally make it my own with crazy fabric choices or hand dyes & messing with the original until it's unrecognizable. I do enjoy paper piecing now that I've figured it out but my in progress one is crazy/funky! I've also made several drunkards path quilts but my layout is modern.