Originally Posted by MrsBeasley (Post 5006723)

I really like quilt blocks that are fairly easy to make but look difficult. I have read and bookmarked all of Rhonda's instructions and have made a few blocks. I like the D9P, and I have just completed a 'Square Dance' quilt top using Cheryl Petreman's instructions. (http://cheryl.thisbe.org/SquareDance.pdf)
Does anyone know of other quilts that look complicated but are actually fairly easy to make?

Originally Posted by AprilG (Post 5006764)

I am new to quilting also. 6 months now. I am working on "Winter Stars" (www.FonsandPorter.com). Look under their $5.00 downloadable patterns. It looks difficult, but with the use of their templates, a piece of cake. I took the opportunity to try my hand at making plastic templates. I went to ACE Hardware and bought a plexiglass cutter and, using an old piece of plexi, cut the templates. They work great. Hope you like the pattern as much as I do.

Originally Posted by fireworkslover (Post 5013191)

OBW's are really easy. Six pieces to cut for a block. I think this is the quickest method to make a top. Some folks disagree, but that the arrangement part of the blocks, I think - they just can't decide on the placement right away.