i just made a queen sized one. i didn't paper piece, nor starch. what i did do was take it one strip at a time, and i divided my blocks into four groups. this ensured some degree of randomness to each block and kept me from feeling overwhelmed by the number of blocks i had to complete. i posted pictures in the picture forum if you want to see mine.
one tip i have for you is to lay out your finished blocks and take a picture of them before piecing the rows together. it was MUCH easier for me to see placement errors in the photos than on the floor.
i used the directions from the fons and porter complete guide. it was simple, clear and the final results are awesome (or at least i think so....)
enjoy
aileen