Here's the second book:

Since I don't use a sewing machine (I have to learn how first. The last time I actually used a sewing machine was in Home Economics in 7th grade! Over 15 years ago.) So, I think I could use the patterns for hand-quilting.

Here are some patterns that can be found in the book:

Another pattern.

Books on Embroidery and Quilting patterns

I bought two books with a birthday gift card to Barnes and Noble last month. I just love the designs in both books- so creative and pretty! Can't wait to use the designs in the quilts. I was looking for an embroidery design to use in a wall quilt for my cousin. This quilt will use the 5 by 5 squares (Batik and Jewel Mirage) from Connecting Threads. I will upload those later after I have pieced them all together.

The first book:

I love this cover. So colorful! It has hundreds of little embriodery pictures! You can choose from a wide range in this book.

Isn't this so cute! This book is a great resource because the book is divided in segments according to color. I took two pictures from the green section and one from a darker pink section.