I have done a couple over the past year. One was a irish chain version and appliqued stars and hearts on it. Another was a ninepatch variation and I appliqued sailboats on it. And yet, while each one suited the recipient, I think my own favorite was Heart and Soul, which is a free pattern from Red Rooster fabrics.
Heart and Soul
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Nine patch variation with appliqued sailboats
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