Tools for the Realist, Not the Idealist
Home of Deb Tucker's patented quilting tools, including the Wing Clipper, Tucker Trimmer, Rapid Fire Hunter's Star, and Rapid Fire Lemoyne Star. Here at Studio 180 Design, we design and market quilt tools, patterns and companion products to make quilting easier and more fun. Our tools add accuracy and precision for the best results in all your quilting projects.
New Releases
Studio 180 Design Retreat November 1st - November 7th 2026
$ 550.00
We would love to welcome you to beautiful Lake Junaluska, North Carolina, for a week of quilting! Join Studio 180 Design for a fun retreat in the mountains, where you can relax and work on old or new projects. Come with a group of friends or by yourself and make new friends while having a great time!
Meet Deb Tucker, live and in person. She will share with you her journey as “The Accidental Entrepreneur” and the history of Studio 180 Design.
Cost $550.00 (not including lodging)
Please register individually so that we have each person's contact information.
Details
- Sunday, November 1st at 1pm through Saturday, November 7th, at 3pm
- Meals are included from Sunday dinner through Saturday lunch
- Each participant will receive a swag bag of some of our favorite notions and maybe a surprise or two...
- Once you register, we will email you a link to make your lodging reservation. This link will entitle you to a special event price.
- We highly discourage you from booking your lodging through any third-party agents. We cannot guarantee they will give you the special event pricing.
- Closest airport is Asheville, NC
2027 A Year of Quilts Calendar
$ 21.95
In case you weren't already looking forward to a fantastic 2027, here's another great reason! Studio 180 Design's 2027 A Year of Quilts Calendar is here, and we hope you're as thrilled about it as we are! Printed in high-resolution on ultra glossy paper, this 11" x 17" wall calendar features twelve hand-picked photos highlighting some of our favorite and/or best-selling patterns. Included with this year's calendar is an exclusive pattern!
As your 2027 starts to fill up and as you flip through this calendar month by month, it will serve as a great reminder as to why you got involved in this wonderful hobby to begin with: enjoying beautiful quilts!
Product Details
- Calendar size on wall: 11" x 17" (each page is 8½" x 11")
- 12 curated monthly photos
- Each month includes pattern ordering information as well as tools required
- Exclusive pattern available in January 2027
- Features quilting-related holidays
- Item #DTCAL02
Nine Patch Square Up
$ 60.50
The Nine Patch Square Up™ tool is the ultimate solution to creating perfect nine patches in 8 different sizes! Like all Studio 180 Design tools and processes, our instructions build blocks slightly oversized and then quickly and easily trim them to a perfect size.
The Nine Patch Square Up™ tool creates blocks in previously unattainable whole inch finished sizes from 2” through 9”. Perfectly engineered lines make aligning the tool with the stitched seams a snap, allowing for easy, accurate trimming no matter your skill level. You will be amazed at the results!
This two part tool set comes with the basic instructions for making nine patch units that finish from 2” up to 9” in whole inch increments.
Details
- Ruler Size: 9½” x 9½” and 3¾” x 12”
- Eight Size options from 2” to 9” finished units in whole inch increments
- Step by step illustrated instructions, available to download
- Instructions for left handed cutting and trimming
- Fine lines for high accuracy
- Free online video for construction and trim down techniques (see below, also on YouTube)
- Item #DT30
- Free Connecting Rails Technique, download here
Backslash Technique Sheet
$ 8.25
Take your quilts from simple to stunning. Add a dynamic, eye-catching feature to your quilts when you include this simple, diagonal chain block. The unit is easily constructed using the Nine Patch Square Up® tool.
Details
- One page, laminated for durability
- Three-hole punched for storage
- Companion for Nine Patch Square Up ® tool
- Eight sizes from 2" to 9" finished
- Free online video for unit construction and tool trim down (coming soon!)
- Left handed instructions available for download here
- Item#DTEC44
First Choice Ruler 4x8
$ 23.00
We are confident you will quickly discover why Studio 180 Design’s First Choice© rulers are our go-to rulers for so many construction tasks. This all-in-one ruler can be used for projects from simple to complex in a variety of unique applications.
- Standard measuring lines in increments as small as 1/8”
- Fine lines for better accuracy
- Specially marked ¼” line along one long edge
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Exclusive diagonal lines in 30°, 45°, and 60° radiating from both sides
- Marking lines – use them for marking Shaded Four Patch units, Flock of Birds units and so much more
- Cutting lines – use them for cutting accurate diamonds for Lemoyne Star and Wedge Star and so much more
Details
- Ruler Size: 4” x 8”
- Downloadable details on unique uses
- Usable by left and right handed quilters
- Item # DT32
Quilter's Magic Wand - Long
$ 12.00
The Quilter’s Magic Wand is an accurate ½” wide ruler with an etched line running down the middle. Use it for marking or measuring when high precision is required. It is especially useful for marking those diagonal seam lines when using the Tucker Trimmer and Wing Clipper lines of tools. Perfect for marking 10" squares. Available in a new seafoam color!
Details
- Ruler size - ½” x 14½”
- Used with Tucker Trimmer and Wing Clipper tools
- Only (currently) available in our new color: Seafoam/Aquamarine
- Free online video for constructions and trim down techniques (see below, also on YouTube)
- Item # DT04L
Video Demonstrations
Quilter's Magic Wand - Short
$ 8.00
The Quilter’s Magic Wand is an accurate ½” wide ruler with an etched line running down the middle. Use it for marking or measuring when high precision is required. It is especially useful for marking those diagonal seam lines when using the Tucker Trimmer and Wing Clipper lines of tools. Perfect for working with 5" squares and smaller. In a brand new sea foam color!
Details
- Ruler size - ½” x 7½”
- Used with Tucker Trimmer and Wing Clipper tools
- Only (currently) available in our new color: Seafoam/Aquamarine
- Free online video for constructions and trim down techniques (see below, also on YouTube)
- Item # DT04S
Video Demonstrations
Pint Size Wedge Star
$ 45.50
The Pint Size Wedge Star tool is a small version of our Wedge Star tool. It includes 11 sizes: the 2" to 12" block sizes from the Wedge Star tool plus one additional smaller size, so now you can also create 2" wedge stars! Designed to make a variety of different blocks based on 45° sub-units, ranging from simple kaleidoscope blocks to complex stars with diamond points going north, south, east, and west. With 11 different size options and the ability to swap sub-units in and out of blocks, you’ll be able to create virtually unlimited designs. This is a tool guaranteed to keep your creativity flowing, project after project!
As an added benefit, we’ve also included a free bonus project, Connections, in the Pint Size Wedge Star’s instruction set. With all the possibilities the Pint Size Wedge Star® tool offers, this project can truly be yours; just change the size and coloring to make a spectacular project as unique as you are! The quilt size and fabric yardage will, of course, depend on the size blocks you choose.
Details
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11 block size options: 2” to 12” finished blocks
- Complete step by step illustrated instructions
- Left hand cutting illustrated instructions
- Free online video demonstration
- Free bonus table runner project: Connections
- Charts to help determine fabric requirements for future projects
- Fine lines for higher accuracy
- Item #DT29
Pente
$ 13.50
Pente is not just our very first Nine Patch Square Up pattern, it's also a fantastic project to help you learn how to use your tool! This creative interlocking design is created using two different unit sizes, which tricks the eye and makes you double-take to determine where your units really are in the quilt. Try making nine patches with non-traditional color placement reminiscent of an Irish chain in this quick and fun project.
Details
- Three project sizes: Crip, Lap, Twin
- Required tools: Nine Patch Square Up™
- Fabric: Dark & Medium Orange, Dark & Medium Blue, and Background
- Pattern # SP008
Flicker
$ 13.50
Take an Irish Chain style quilt to a new level by adding Flying Geese to your Blocks. Cleverly placed Nine Patches and Flying Geese create a lovely chain effect. The strip piecing construction method, followed by precision trimming using the Nine Patch Square Up tool, makes Flicker a quick, fun project for every quilter.
Details
- Project sizes: Lap, Extra Long Twin, Full/Queen
- Required tools: Nine Patch Square Up® and Wing Clipper® I
- Fabric: Various lights, mediums, and darks, background
- Pattern # DTP099
Sunset Fabric Bundle
$ 73.75
Join us in welcoming Studio 180 Design's newest Island Batik by Lumin Fabrics Original collection: Sunset! Featuring 22 fabrics in the vibrant colors often witnessed in our most spectacular sunsets, this collection includes bright and fiery pinks and oranges that are guaranteed to add glowing warmth to your next project!
Our pre-cut collections are available only while supplies last, so don't miss out on your chance to get your hands on a complete set of this gorgeous fall fabric! And be sure to check out Sunset's companion collection, Aurora!
Details
- Bundle of all 22 Sunset fabrics
- Available in fat quarter, half-yard, or one-yard bundles
- Available while supplies last!
Majestic Feathers
$ 13.50
Majestic Feathers combines the beautiful Feathered Star block with Lemoyne Stars to create a truly unique and stunning quilt! Easily put together, the quilt is constructed using strip piecing - and no y-seams! The red, white, and blue palette make Majestic Feathers perfect for Quilts of Valor or as a gift for your favorite veteran.
Details
- Project size: 68" x 80"
- Required tools: Rapid Fire® Lemoyne Star, Tucker Trimmer® III, and Wing Clipper® I
- Fabric: Background, Accent, Assorted Blues and Reds
- Pattern # DTP097
Spirit of America
$ 13.50
Combining Flying Geese and Half Square Triangles creates a wonderful rendition of our American Flag. Express the Spirit of America using just two fundamental tools, the Tucker Trimmer® I and the Wing Clipper® I. Freshen up your patriotic decorations with this fun wall hanging.
Details
- Project size: 38" x 50"
- Required tools: Tucker Trimmer® I, and Wing Clipper® I
- Fabric: 2 Reds, 2 Blues, Cream, and Gold
- Pattern # DTP098
Blooming Lemoyne Technique Sheet
$ 8.25
You loved the technique from our Water Lily pattern, so we figured out how to do it in 8 sizes just for you! A slivering construction step takes a regular Lemoyne and allows you to make amazing spiked stars. You can substitute this great looking block for a Lemoyne in other patterns or even create new designs of your own. You should already be familiar with basic Lemoyne Star construction before trying this technique.
Details
- One page, laminated for durability
- Three-hole punched for storage
- Companion for Rapid Fire Lemoyne Star tool
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Eight sizes from 5" to 12" finished
- Free online video for unit construction and tool trim down (coming soon!)
- Left Handed instructions available for download
- Item # DTEC43
Compound Wedge Technique Sheet
$ 8.25
Nestle a Wedge Star inside of a Wedge Star and you'll end up with a "Compound Wedge Star." These stunning blocks are a bit of a challenge, but ohhh so worth it! By using our Shaded Four Patch process and adapting it to 45 degrees, you'll be streamlining the construction and maximizing your sewing time. Note the five star difficulty rating though; it will be best to be familiar with your Wedge Star® tool before taking this one on!
Details
- One page, laminated for durability
- Three-hole punched for storage
- Companion for Wedge Star® tool
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Ten size options from 6" to 24" finished
- Free online video for unit construction and tool trim down (coming soon!)
- Left Handed instructions available for download
- Item # DTEC42
First Choice Ruler 4x14
$ 26.50
We are confident you will quickly discover why Studio 180 Design’s First Choice© rulers are our go-to rulers for so many construction tasks. This all-in-one ruler can be used for projects from simple to complex in a variety of unique applications.
- Standard measuring lines in increments as small as 1/8”
- Fine lines for better accuracy
- Specially marked ¼” line along one long edge
-
Exclusive diagonal lines in 30°, 45°, and 60° radiating from both sides
- Marking lines – use them for marking Shaded Four Patch units, Flock of Birds units and so much more
- Cutting lines – use them for cutting accurate diamonds for Lemoyne Star and Wedge Star and so much more
Details
- Ruler Size: 4” x 14”
- Downloadable details on unique uses
- Usable by left and right handed quilters
- Item # DT27
First Choice Ruler 7x13
$ 34.50
We are confident you will quickly discover why Studio 180 Design’s First Choice© rulers are our go-to rulers for so many construction tasks. This all-in-one ruler can be used for projects from simple to complex in a variety of unique applications.
- Standard measuring lines in increments as small as 1/8”
- Fine lines for better accuracy
- Specially marked ¼” line along one long edge
-
Exclusive diagonal lines in 30°, 45°, and 60° radiating from both sides
- Marking lines – use them for marking Shaded Four Patch units, Flock of Birds units and so much more
- Cutting lines – use them for cutting accurate diamonds for Lemoyne Star and Wedge Star and so much more
Details
- Ruler Size: 7” x 13”
- Downloadable details on unique uses
- Usable by left and right handed quilters
- Item # DT28
News
Certified Instructor Training 2027
If you've listened to me talk for any amount of time, I'm sure you've heard me talk about my "CI's" or Certified Instructors. Usually, I give a brief description of what that is, but today? Today I'm going to give you the whole spiel, because it's time to start accepting applications for my annual Certified Instructor Training!
How to Use a BlockBuster: Federal Square Sew Along
Our BlockBuster library is a free resource that is designed to help you make the most of your Studio 180 Design tools
