Of the patterns you listed, I like the 1st one. I, like yourself, was making suits in high school while others were making the apron & gathered skirt. I got away from quilting during my teaching career. My sister got me into quilting when I retired in 1996. I even taught quilting for awhile. If you follow directions - one step at a time & have perfected your 1/4" seam, you will have no trouble making any of these quilts. dj