If you want hand embroidery, Crabapple Hill has some beautiful patterns. If you are a beginner, there are lots of books...try Hobby Lobby or JoAnn's for some simple patterns. I also love counted cross-stitch and you can find simple kits for that. I am self taught with my embroiderying and have been at it since I was young. I love it but don't do much of it. I have blocks of tea cups that I made...pattern from Crabapple Hill and have yet to put them into a quilt. Must get on that!!