I am a great advocate of the Disappearing 9 Patch! It is so easy. If you Google it, or do a search on here, you will find lots of examples and instructions.
Izy made a beautiful scrappy one:
http://www.quiltingboard.com/posts/list/11026.page
DJ made a yummy bright one:
http://www.quiltingboard.com/posts/list/10965.page
And this is the one I got finished in one week using Amy Butler charm squares:
http://www.quiltingboard.com/posts/list/30/11281.page