That pattern is totally on my list of quilts to make. I love it, and I agree it's overwhelming to even figure out how to get started. I see all the nice scrappy ones and they are gorgeous.
Have you seen this gallery:
http://www.judymartin.com/Viewer-Photos.cfm
Scroll down about half way to the book title (from the Creative Pattern Book) and you can see lots of pics. So cool!