I found a nice block pattern on About.com.quilting. It is called "Rosebud" quilt block pattern. It is FREE! It has a square center block that can be your focus fabric surounded by 4 patch and longer sashing like strips. I think that I am going put it on my bucket list! Check this site for free blocks.
http://quilting.about.com/od/quiltpa...t_patterns.htm. This block is listed under "quilt blocks of different sizes" or use
http://quilting.about.com/od/blockof...bud_kcstar.htm for this block!