Tutorial

Three graph papers are included with the initial app purchase —
  • Square / Rectangular Grid
  • Dot (Isometric)
  • Diagonal
With these three basic grids, you can create custom graph paper. In-app purchase QuiltPaper specialty papers vastly expand your choices. Open QuickPicks to see some of the layouts possible with each specialty paper. An individual specialty paper is purchased at the same cost as the original app, or purchase the bundle and get all current and future papers for the cost of five papers (Credit is given for previous purchases.)

This tutorial outlines the steps to setup QuiltPaper and create your graph paper.


1 First time — Set new paper defaults


The Default Paper Settings Menu controls the defaults used when a new paper is added. Each can be overridden on an individual paper.
  • Set paper size with Page Defaults.
  • Set paper grid to inches or metric with Graph Paper Units.
  • Set the line quality for a PDF to thin, medium or heavy with PDF Line Width.


2 Choose a paper


Tap icon to open a paper.

There are two ways to start:
  1. Tap '+' to start a new paper from scratch.
  2. Tap 'QUICK PICKS' to see if there is one that is close to the paper you want to create. See one you like? Tap to use it as your starting point.


3 Create your grid


If this paper is unique, tap the '•••' More button in the upper right to open Paper Settings and override the appropriate new paper default(s).

Tap on a tool to reveal its menu.

  • The tools at the top to set the overall grid. Use +/- to change values, or tap in the number box to raise the keyboard for precise entry.
  • Next are tools that add features to the grid. The tools vary with each layout. For Grid these tools are — diagonal lines, labels, sashing and cornerstones, grid center, and center holes.
  • At the bottom are the general tools for every paper — add an image, line color palette, title and paper name, and page settings to specify paper size, orientation, margins and tiling options.
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Use Columns & Rows switch to quickly set the grid to match a project plan.
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For more precise entry of a number than the +/- , tap in number box to reveal the keyboard.
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Use the Diagonal tool to create half-square or quarter-square triangles.
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Use the Label tool to mark rows and columns and make the grid just a little easier to work with.
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Palette tool lets you choose grid line colors. Use '+' to create a custom palettes for line colors.
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Tile in Page Settings tool puts many small grids side-by-side on a paper for planning blocks or assembly.


4 Add an image behind the grid


Tap the Image tool.

Tap '+ Add Image' to drop in an image, then use the controls in the menu to adjust placement and orientation.
TIP: Adjusting margins in Page Settings may help fine-tune placement of grid and image.
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Every graph paper can be placed over an image.
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Picture tool adds image from device.
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Use pinch-n-zoom and drag to place the image 'just right' — fine tune using the tools.


5 Paint your finished graph paper


Tap Paint Brush icon to open paper in Paint.

Paint tool box is filled with color. Color with solids and texture. With the Build Custom Palette tool you can work with your own color set.
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With pinch-and-zoom you can get in close for easier painting.


6 Print or Share your graph paper


Tap '•••' More in upper right for Print and Share options.

Print directly from your iOS device. Or set a unique page size and print on a large format printer.

Share as a PDF or PNG image. You can even bring your grid into a favorite drawing program. 
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Tap File on the opening page for quick access to every paper you've created.
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The File holds every paper you've created.
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'•••' Tool has options to share and print.
Don't see the paper you need?  Send us a note and we'll see what we can do!