I like the disappearing hour glass. I did one in about 2 1/2 days, quilted & bound & everything Here's the video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xXggafOP230
I am not successful with the way that Jenny does her HSTs which results in bias edges & don't purchase layer cakes so I cut my squares from yardage. Here's a handy dandy chart of different sizes:
http://www.quiltingboard.com/tutoria...t-t251803.html
If I really need something quick, I go with the single star:
http://www.quiltingboard.com/tutoria...t-t209049.html
3 fabrics and you can easily make this in an evening. Like after dinner.