So, I want to make a baby sized quilt. It will only be my second project, so I can't do anything too crazy. I think I want to do something where there are blocks around the perimeter of one type with a large symmetrical star in the center. Any suggestions?

Check out www.QuiltersCache.com
They have beautiful blocks to choose from.

What about something like this, it is easier than it looks
http://www.maryquilts.com/carpenter-star/

http://www.quiltingboard.com/picture...ar-t99411.html

this was pretty easy. it came from quilters cache