I found this on You tube...it looked really easy, great fun and the end result looked beautiful...would also have everyone thinking you were an amazing quilter...really suggest you have a look.
its called 10 minute blocks 3 seam blocks for quicker quilts...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZbTHl...eature=related
hope this sends you to the right place...thought I'd definatly give this a try for a present for a friend...Good luck