Seems like the fabrics tell me what to do with them, so I listen and obey. Generally, I don't use patterns, just make the pattern up as I go. They're not too fancy, but most of the time they get nice compliments.
I do like checkerboard quilts when I have two fabrics that work for that design. They can be quite striking, are all strip piecing and go very fast. I usually put a couple of borders on them to set them off.
Even so, I've only made about three of them.