I enjoy making them, though I prefer Jacqueline de Jonge patterns. Both require paper piecing and dealing with curves and such.
I have found several Judy N. designs that are for table runners and such, if someone wants to try something small first.
I'd also suggest being very comfortable with paper piecing, as if you follow the directions you'll waste a lot of fabric. I'm to the point I no longer use an "add a quarter" ruler, just eyeball with scissors.