Have you looked at these quilts ??? it looks like what you are taking about. and Yes it is easy. I think this is a great first quilt.
I like the first one better.
the second one i added is pretty much the same as the first except that they used shorter strips. a good way to use up some of the leftovers. or you could put them (leftovers) on the back of the quilt also.
please keep us in the loop of which one you choose and include pictures,please. also know that nomatter what it looks like in the end the person who gets it will love it.!! It is made with a lot of love!
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http://www.quiltville.com/simplystrippy.shtml
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http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/...33860431avuYIA
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http://lynbrown.com/?p=109