I was somewhat disappointed in the patterns used in the book. If you'll notice I took a photo of a small book I purchased several years ago whose cost was under $10.00. In reviewing the new book, I began to notice patterns that I'd seen before. I pulled the old book out and began to compare old to new. Many of the patterns are the same. I'd also noticed that I had developed patterns that weren't included at all in the new book. I've enjoyed the color array in the new book, but I was hoping for more in regard to the patterns.