Any ideas/experience in measuring out even placing of swiss dots??? Obviously a ruler would work, just wondering if there is something more uniquely more useful???? thanks

There's an impression mat available in 2 sizes (3/4" & 1") here: http://www.earlenescakes-store.com/cart.php?target=product&product_id=398&category_id=65

Maybe this can help you I hope so.

You could make the grid larger, and once you have the placement for the first dot you can put the other two dots at the bottom of it.

http://cakes.keyartstudio.com/tutorials/item/87-diy-impression-mat-fondant-diamond-pattern-marker.html

Good luck

CIAO

Wow! Thanks for this link to Earlene. I never knew these items existed and I'll be sure to be purchasing some. I've always done swiss dots freehand, but the patterns will be so helpful.

Thanks so much.