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Patti in Seattle

Rail Fence is quite simple and goes together quite quickly. Another would be a basic 9 Patch block... using like 3 inch squares (aka 3 1/2" with seam allowance) to make 9" blocks. Another one that can be a bit forgiving is the Log Cabin. What I like about the log cabin is that there are SO MANY variations in design... you can really be creative!

Google Images for Rail Fence Quilt or 9 Patch Quilt or Log Cabin Quilt to get pictures of them to see which appeals most to you.

Kate in MI

I was going to suggest Rail Fence, too, since there are so few match points to consider.

That's also one of the reasons I like Log Cabin. The "inside" points just happen... and the only real points are bringing the blocks together - which you would have with any pattern!

Kate in MI

Warm wishes is another (free) option:

-Lynn

hey thanks for that link, Lynn. that would work well as a setting for the siggy blocks on the mini swap i'm still working on ideas for settings. i like that one tho. easier than it looked at first glance. poifect!! hugz, jeanne

what a wonderful site! Cindy

If you are new to quilting, I recommend starting with one of the Quilt in a Day books, such as Irish Chain or Log Cabin or Rail Fence. The patterns are easy and the Quilt in a Day books have a lot of good information on the whole process, including fabric selection, cutting, strip piecing, pressing, assembling the blocks, etc. "Quilter's Complete Guide" by Fons and Porter is a great reference book on quilting skills, too. The block collection in quilterscache.com is great, but it doesn't have a lot of detail on the basic basics.

Julia in MN