Cher, I'm with you...I may just do this as I go...Or scan as I go, not sure yet. I had planned to scan but I'm afraid if I make too much work it will slow me down and frustrate me. I might try to just get close as I can to the colors I chose for a particular square to put into the layout on the software. Then I'll have an idea, but not the exact quilt. We'll see! I'm still debating.