I started with an irish chain quilt. I bought a mat kit which had the cutting matt rottery cutter and ruler. I have a home sewing machine. Not cheap because I wanted it to do embrodry work (which I never use). Here is the pattern that I used.
http://www.ezquilt.com/patterns/iris...irishchain.htm
I have gotten a lot of compliments for it and I will be doing at least one for christmas because I know it goes quick and easy...
Just remember there are no quilt police and have fun..... and keep us updated.