Dresden Plate makes a nice block. Also, I found a free pattern to download on Connecting Threads site that I'm thinking of doing. I have lots of original 30's and 40's fabric to use. The pattern is called Whirling Pinwheels. There are lots of traditional blocks available that would look good. Churn Dash would be a good one. Look on Quilter's Cache web site. She must have them all. As you can tell, I prefer the old traditional looking quilts. Have fun!