I don't have one that is quick, but I have a pattern for a beautiful valance that uses log cabin blocks, applique of birdhouses, hearts and ivy with hearts and leaves at the end of each branch of ivy. It is beautiful. It would be easy to do, I think. email me with your address if anyone wants a copy. I will snail mail it to you. My email is
[email protected] I got it from a Country Woman magazine March/April 2002 issue.