Try this site; she has lots of advice and lots of patterns;
http://www.daystyledesigns.com/

I like to look at directions over and over again before trying something, like a book with loads of pictures and clear concise directions. I found Harriett Hargrave's book "Heirloom Machine Quilting" an invaluable reference resource. I also like Diane Gaudinski's book Guide to Machine Quilting.

there is no such thing as a stupid question, because I've asked plenty and have the same question. here's a link to another post, lots of people have some good suggestions

http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-136421-1.htm