I’m not sure where I posted this, pumpkin or holly, but the quilt con block challenge has an album on Flickr with almost 300 photos. A lot of the blocks are quite simple but very striking. I think it is a good starting point for inspiration for modern and innovative if you need some ideas.
https://www.flickr.com/groups/quiltconblockchallenge/. What I’m struggling with is trying to find a pattern for scientist sunbonnet sue. If anyone has a source, let me know. I’m on a mission.