Kitty,

Welcome to the group!!

For your research, you can certainly access the web sites of the sponsors of this site for a wide variety of traditional and contemporary styles.

If you haven't spotted the threads yet which mention "The Art of Kiltmaking" by Barbara Tewksbury and Elsie Stuehmeyer, (Barb is a member of this forum) it is an excellent resource which you can order. You can use the forum's search function to locate lots of threads which discuss various aspects of making both traditional and contemporary styles.

Happy stitching!! You have a very fortunate boyfriend!!