Thank you so much for all your kind words. I do a lot of this kind of work. I don't know much about the computer but will try to tell you how to get a pattern. Google Chicken Scratch..a list will come up ..click on Free Chicken Scratch patterns..scroll down to where its says..Chicken Scratch Star Pattern..it will show you how to do it. Other names are Amish Embroidery, Snowflake Embroidery,and Depression Lace. It is a web site that sells books with patterns but I will have to fine it, will post it if I do. I hope this will help.