This pattern:
http://s238.photobucket.com/albums/f...rent=Music.jpg
is called "Bodacious" It is real easy and looks complicated. You sew 2 strips on both sides of a contrasting strip and cut out triangles. When the triangles are sewn together, you get the "inset" look. It has layout variations similar to a log cabin.
It can be done with as few as 2 contrasting fabrics. I used 4.
This picture shows the sew lines better:
http://s238.photobucket.com/albums/f...ous_detail.jpg