What Im seeing in mags is simple geometric designs. Ive made a couple simple quilts and they are nice. But the part of quilting I dont like doing is the quilting and binding. So piecing is what I like best and the modern quilts are easy and quick to put togather.
The harder to piece blocks are more to my taste and take longer to make. Stars are my favorite blocks. That way I can put off the quilting and binding a little longer.
If I need a quick quilt for a gift the modern designs are perfect.