I myself have been aiming for the same colors and I am leanig towards a Log Cabin pattern, I even thought of the Rail Fence, but the one with the 6 strips cut 1 1/2" wide. I already have some of the material for it.

So funny--I am also a new quilter and my next project is a black/white/red quilt. I was thinking a simple 4patch of black and whites with red sashing, but there are so many other ideas here!
Beautiful stuff ladies!

Here's a link on this board for the Orion Star in black/white/red. I am finishing a similar one but don't have a picture of it. The pattern is in the Orion Star book by Eleanor Burns.
http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-55449-1.htm

Welcome to the board. How about trying Eleanor Burns Day & Night. You can either do this quilt in two colors or three. I am currently making a gold and black (college colors) quilt for my daughter using this pattern. The pattern is alot of fun (ruler included) and Connecting Threads has it on sale for $16.77. A great price. They have all of their books 40% off until Nov. 1st.

Maine Ladybug.... what pattern was that? It is gorgeous... my daughter wants one too...I love that pattern.

I made this at a quilt retreat. I forgot the name of the pattern. :oops:

I do have a wonderful red quilt pattern for you that I will post when I am back on Sunday nite, going away on a quilting retreat now, talk later. It will lend itself great for your black and white with red.
Marian

My SIL made her first quilt in black and white and red. It was Moda precut black and white squares, and a few red ones from fabric I had. It was easy for her and i think she did a pretty good job for her first quilt.

I agree with the D9patch.I made several blocks and they are stunning when laid out.