I'm new to quilting too, and I like the Disappearing 9 Patch (DNP). It goes together quickly and looks like you worked a WHOLE lot harder than you actually did. Plus the variety of designs you can achieve are almost endless. Check out the QB gallery of DNP quilts by going into the Pictures section and choosing Gallery. There you will find pictures of multitudes of quilts, sorted by type. There must be 30 or more DNPs, and they all look so different. Good luck on whatever pattern you choose, and may it be the first of many!