So, this was the end result of my first ever attempt at stained glass...not too bad if i do say so myself. The instructor recommended keeping the pattern simple and very geometric for the initial piece until we learned how the process works and how to manage the glass properly. I have to say, my first was a bit more involved than most of the other students' pieces. The center square is a piece of mirror and this is exactly 8 1/2" x 11" cause i just used a plain ole piece of printer paper to design it. Enjoy!