The most useful tool I know for designing my own quilts is the multi-function printer attached to my computer. I have no idea how I worked in the times before this printer.
After piecing together a quilt top I start to draw the applique shapes I want to use.
This one will be a pond quilt.
Once I’ve drawn my shapes I make a copy of each one, roughly cut them out and audition them on the quilt top.
If the shapes are the wrong size for the quilt I just copy them again using the resize function. These dragonflies are copied at 80% of the size of my original drawing.
It’s brilliant!
Peppermint Patcher 
I love that you audition them. Take your time dragonfly and….cue music!
I especially like those dragonflies.
Well… I wouldn’t want the wrong dragonfly for the job!
I drive to office works with my pencils and liquid paper in my handbag – and my scissors…
My next printer is a multi-function without a doubt.
You need to get one TODAY, Jodie. They sell them at officeworks right across the aisle from the liquid paper and pencils…
i can see already that is such a clever quilt!!
Thanks so much. It is missing a frog though.
What a great idea.
If there’s an easy way to do something I’ll find it…
Love all your process posts – great way to audition sizes of appliques.
It also means that I don’t have to draw to a particular size. For some reason this makes it easier for me to get a shape that makes me happy.
Amazing. I love the little bird. And the dragonfly. And the flowers. And the fabric. Stunning.
I don’t think this will be the last we see of that little bird.
Wow, clever!!!
Very clever! By the way, how is your iPad?!
It arrived ten minutes ago. I’m just breathing in its loveliness before I get brave enough to touch it.
Thanks. It’s also very simple – just how I like it.
Can’t wait to see this quilt. Love those Tweet Tweet fabrics.
Me too. I have also just bought some of their next range.
Fascinating stuff. I love that dragonfly.
I thought you might…