For beginners this will be a good learning quilt, for more experienced quilters it'll be quick and fun. See sample fabric images for ideas here on this other page. If you are making the queen size quilt it will be more interesting if you choose a boldly designed print fabric or interesting multi-color batik or hand dye for this fabric. See some sample ideas on the Fabric-Ideas Page here . If the quilt is a gift pick a fabric with a theme the person loves - flowers, horses, elephants, ocean, children's toys, outdoor trees and leaves, etc.
Contrast is important.
Not just all one of the same dark fabric. Again, several fabrics in a scrappy effect will look good. No special skills needed. See this page for tips if you aren't experienced at rotary cutting. I'll be putting up the Cutting Instructions in a few days.