Designing your Page Whether you're designing a quilt page from scratch or modeling a quilt pattern from a book, you still need to plan. Begin by sketching the design on a piece of scratch paper. Then apply the dimensions of your page. Once you have drawn your design and determined the sizes of each of the pieces, you're ready to cut. For the most part, you'll be cutting squares and triangles from photographs and paper.
Precision is key.
Right angles must be exactly 90 degrees. A sliding blade paper trimmer, such as the ones available from Fiskars, is a good bet. A built-in measuring grid on your trimmer is also a plus. Once you have cut the shapes that you need for your page, you're ready to assemble it. Just use your favorite adhesive and attach the pieces according to your design.