My most useful book is "The Artof Classic Quiltmaking" By Harriet Hargrave and Sharyn Craig(2000). It is my quilting reference book, for when I can't remember how to do something. MY favorite pattern book is "Fat quarter Fun" by Karen Snyder(2007). She is a friend of my sister in law. My first pattern book was "Irish Chains" by Eleanor Burns. I hope this helps you and any other newby.