I love making the 45" Speedy Baby II pattern. If I have 5" squares it goes even faster, but if not - I use up scraps and can use my own colors to blend. The center I can use a large design that fits the gift, or I embroider something in the center of the 16 1/2" center square. It works great for a lap quilt as well as a wedding banner quilt. The measurements are already listed - no guessing! The backing is pieced and it shows how to do it in the pattern.
http://schoolgirlsamplers.com/pdftut...peedyBaby2.pdf
This is my favorite pattern!