Hey Cindle- want to really blow hubby's mind (and your own)- go to www.quilterscache.com and stroll through all the free patterns. Since you're a newbie- pick the ones with 1 pushpin. You will spend hours and hours.
Once you build a stash check out www.quiltville.com to reduce that stash.
Welcome to the world of the quilting enablers!
Barb