jemma

chinese coin uses all sorts of uglys and small bits looks great and cheerfull---basicly strips sewn together as a column can the put whole strips in between ---but use a light weigh foundation to keep them straight

Tothill

No quilt suggestions, just a thank you to all who make charity quilts for those in need.

NanaCsews2

Go to www.quilterscache.com.
Down at the bottom of the page click on quiltblocks galore. This will take you to a page full of the blocks in full color. Scroll through all 60 pages and check for the easiest looking blocks. You can make entire quilts from one block, or add more. The block sizes range from 1-16+ inches so it should be fairly easy to figure out how many blocks you need, then borders and binding to get the completed size you are looking for. One of the great things about this site and the instructions, is a drawn picture of a finished quilt using the block, complete with sashings, borders, and bindings.
And Thank You for giving of yourself to those who need.

GrannieAnnie

Find a source for the old traditional patterns. Many employ HST and will be attractive using just one big block then framing out the block in borders. I'd recommend my favorite book "1001 Patchwork Designs" by Maggie Malone, but then I've already done so a few dozen times. (tee hee) I just finished up a couple autism quilts using the multicolored jigsaw fabric (at Hobby Lobby) and gingham checks. One is done in pink and the other in blue using my favorite "Annie's Choice".

Also, got to the QuiltersCashe site and pick a fairly simple block. Ignore her copyright threats------------she may own a block or two, but most that she uses have been in the public domain since her granny was in diapers.

Another thing you might do, is just make 16 HST blocks each about 12 inches. Then just lay them out until you find an arrangement you like. You can finish out the size using borders.

Keep your eye open for sheets, duvet covers and such. I've found items that are next to new and get them for peanuts. One of my favorites was a pretty pink (even though I hate pink) rose patterned sheet. My guess is that it had never been used. So I got what amounts to about 6 yards of fabric for $2 (Goodwill). I also bought a next to new reversible duvet cover in a $5 bag at a rummage sale--------rolled it up good so I had plenty of space for more stuff. I'd guestimate I got around 8 yards of beautiful fabric for about one dollar.

jitkaau

The Moda Bakeshop has tons of simple, attractive and free designs.

QultingaddictUK

http://www.quiltingboard.com/picture...e-t198357.html This is a fantastically easy and economical quilt to make, leftover scraps are minimal.

MimiBug123

Why not try the 10 Minute block. Of course, it really isn't 1o minutes, but if you use layer cakes (or 10 x 10 squares) it does finish up pretty fast and is really quite pretty in any color combo.

PKGranny

What about a Take Five quilt? They are fast and easy - all squares/rectangles. Pattern calls for 5/8 yard of 5 different fabrics and I think that makes the lap size. I've made queens out of this by adding squares/rows. Good luck.

Aurora

We did the rail fence when we did them. Just the other day I saw where you could change the pattern design by using a light in the middle and two different darker colors on either side. It was a great variation, and gave the pattern a totally different look. It is an easy pattern, does not take lots of fabric, and you can use leftover 2 1/2" strips.

coopah

Take Five is my favoritie quick quilt. The five fabrics make it look like it took a lot of time, but it doesn't. It's all in how the blocks are laid out. No two of these will look the same...unless of course, you use the same fabrics!!