try looking for patterns called Rail Fence which i s very easy for starting out. Delectable Mountains uses half suare triangles but don't let that stop you. Yes soom of the first attemps may not be quite right but so what, kep on working at it. what's nice about this pattern is half of it is plain fabric which makes the piecing go faster and the blocks are done real fast. The fan is an easy curve pieced and quick to master, really! The snowball is another great beginer pattern.Hope this helps you chose a pattern.Let us know! ube