I've only been quilting since 2008, but the game changers for me have been youtube and domestic machine foot rulers. Gotta say I love the new modern quilts, too. Youtube has helped with tutorials when I'm stuck or want to learn a new pattern. I just love Missouri Star Quilts tutorials. Now I'm working on learning ruler work so I can machine quilt my own quilts. For me, there's something about completing the whole project start to finish. Long armers are great, but I want to do it myself and I'll never have the space nor money for a long arm machine. These domestic machine feet which allow me to use rulers brings home quilting to new level for me.