You do get 8 patterns in the book. What I like about ToadUSew patterns is they are easy to follow. Each pattern is triple tested - each tester checking to make sure there are no glitches. How do I know this? I used to be a tester for them, in fact I was called "The Queen Toad". Colleen Reale and Chloe Anderson are friends of mine so I helped them for the first few years. They are really nice and, if you get stuck, they will help you out. I've never had any problems and I am direction challenged - a real dummy. Try it out, you won't be disappointed. :thumbup: :thumbup: