I just used some this morning to map out a block I wanted to make. I like having it on hand for figuring out block dimensions / proportions.

I bought the .97 comp graph books, boxes of the .98 colored pencils, and the stretchy .50 book covers. I gave everyone at my sew group a present of book, with pretty cover wrap, and a box of pencils. They were delighted. Such a fun gift to give at no big expense.

I use graph paper all the time, when I design new block ideas. I also participate in boom swaps, where I have only an f8 of a specific fabric and I lay out the pieces I need to cut from that limited fabric on graph paper to make sure I have enough before cutting.

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*** I bought a package at GW today.
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I just got 2 different sized tablets of grafh paper.. I want to learn how to use it to improve my quilting.:)

I keep a graph ruled pad and a 6" ruler by my chair in case inspiration strikes. Wish WalMart was close, I miss the back to school sales -- Target is not the same.

I use it. Love low-tech!

Just bought a couple more packs in the back to school section at Wally world last weekend.
I keep some on a clip board and some in a ring binder.
My computer quit and I haven't gotten a replacement yet so can't use my eq7.

I love graph paper and am a retired teacher who decided that quilting would be my retirement. I create a lot of my quilts using graph paper.....just the teacher in me, I guess. I get to use the pencil/or pen to design, print off 3 or 4 copies on my printer and then I can add the colors on different pages and then grab the fabric that meets my idea and start cutting. Love it!!!!

I also love using graph paper to draw up my blocks and quilts. I keep them in a ring binder with a list of how many strips, metres and sizes for an instant tally.

I use it all of the time. When I was in Office Depot and found it spiral bound ($3). I change patterns a lot and keep one close. I have EQ7, but for my needs this is much faster.

I love to use graph paper when I am designing a label for the back of a quilt. I print the words to go on the label and I know they are on a straight line and evenly spaced. I then use a light box and a perma pen to write the message on the quilt label.

What a terrific idea!! I need to make myself a note about this one!!

I use it regularly, and I teach my 4-H'rs to use it. It's cheap and available to everyone; no need to spend more time on a computer when I could be "coloring" instead!

I like the suggestion for drawing a design in black and white - and then making copies to color.