I personally don't enjoy quilt as you go. I have done a couple quilts and while quilting each block is always fun (love free motion quilting) I don't like putting all the blocks together. I would much rather piece the complete top and sandwich and quilt. I am not a follow the lines kind of girl, my first quilt was free motion and I haven't looked back.
Whatever you decide don't overthink it, just have fun. There will be many more quilts ahead of you to try all different types.