Hi- Now that I have the book, Easy Bazaar Crafts 1981) and have looked at the directions, I find there are none for a quilt, just for ornaments, toys, etc. If I were to make a lap quilt for a friend, (male who loves cats) where would I begin? I would want a muslin background to stitch on, but how do I know how much to buy, how big the squares need to be. etc. I see from the pic that there is red sashing as well. How wide? How long etc. Basic questions, I know, but I am an avowed newbie. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.