I have made both traditional and modern quilts in the short time I've been doing it. I can see merit in all of them but the more contemporary styles pique my interest more. I have been told that I am "color driven" which is true. I love bold colors against a black or white background. I do not care for the pastels of the 30's or the muted tones of the Civil War fabrics. That being said, I have seen beautiful quilts made of each, just not my cup of tea. In our little group I an usually the one who will choose the "odd" pattern. Our leader will present a few and smile and quietly say, "Wendy won't like this one" and she's usually right. I love the openness of the modern quilts; I prefer clean and uncluttered looks. They are not all easy especially if you want to add a bit of "yourself" to them. I have enjoyed making all the ones I've made, no matter what the style; I simply find the modern quilts make me happier when they're done.