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
Snow Crystal
$ 12.40
This pattern uses Star 60, Capped 60, and Quad 60 units, along with Large Companion Triangles to create a unique table topper or tree skirt in three different sizes. The fabric selection can be traditional Christmas colors, fun winter themed fabrics, or just something that coordinates with your décor.
Details
- Project size: Measured from Flat Side to Flat Side: 32", 46", and 60"
- Required tools: Star 60®
- Fabric: Red, Background, Dark Green, Medium Green
- Pattern # DTP090
Different Perspective
$ 12.40
Try taking a different perspective on making diamonds! You use your Tucker Trimmer® I and Corner Pop® II to make diamonds in an unusual way. By popping the corners of Shaded Four Patch units and pairing them with regular Shaded Four Patch units, you get a unique and modern quilt with lots of space for custom quilting. We hope you enjoy making this quilt that has you seeing things from a different perspective.
Details
- Three project sizes: Baby, Lap, Twin
- Required tools: Tucker Trimmer® I, Corner Pop ® II
- Fabric: Assorted Mediums, Dark, Background
- Pattern # Mod037
Mama Bear's Paws
$ 12.40
This quilt is a fun take on a traditional Bear Paw block; you can use fat quarters or scraps, or even your leftover cutaways from Corner Beam units! The Split Rects tool makes perfect half rectangles every time!
Details
- Three project sizes: Crib, Lap, Full
- Required tools: Split Rects®, Tucker Trimmer® III
- Fabric: Assorted Medium/Dark, Background, Dark Border, Accent, Multi
- Pattern # DTP091
Triangles Galore
$ 12.40
This pattern uses the Triangle Pizazz technique to create a quilt full of spinning triangles in four different sizes - and it's fat quarter friendly! Give this quilt a scrappy look by using many bright fat quarters or pick your favorite coordinating colors for a more subtle appearance. Whichever direction you select, you are bound to end up with a sensational quilt!
Details
- Four project sizes: Crib (34"x 50"), Lap (54"x 68"), Twin (68"x 97"), and Full (82"x 97")
- Required tools: Tucker Trimmer III
- Fabric: Fat Quarters, Background, Accent, and Borders
- Pattern # DTP092
Eighth Inch Tucker Trimmer
$ 29.50
The Eighth Inch Tucker Trimmer trims down 13 different unit sizes in ⅛”, ⅜”, ⅝” and ⅞” increments. For all the times when you just have to trim to an ⅛” increment. Use it to quickly and accurately trim down units that are made with triangles: half square triangle squares, quarter square triangle squares (hourglass units), and combinations of half square and quarter square triangle squares (combination units). It has multiple diagonals which allow you to align ruler guide lines with unit seam lines to quickly locate the exact center of pieced units. This makes unit construction easy, precise and perfect every time and it’s also handy for cutting those ⅛” squares from strips.
It is compact, simple to read, and provides the same great results you've come to expect from all Studio 180 Design tools. It is the perfect tool for those who prefer to make quilts using smaller units!
Details
- Ruler Size: 7½” x 7½”
- Thirteen unit size options from ⅜” finished to 3⅜” finished in ⅛” increments (trim sizes ⅞” to 3⅞”)
- Step by Step illustrated instructions included for making half square triangle, hourglass and combination units. Now available to download!
- Instructions illustrated for left handed trimming
- Charts for easy conversion of other pattern instructions
- Free online videos for unit construction and trim down (coming soon)
- Item #DT25
Eighth Inch Wing Clipper
$ 32.50
The Eighth Inch Wing Clipper can trim down 8 different size flying geese that finish in ⅛”, ⅜”, ⅝” and ⅞” increments. This is the perfect tool for all those projects that call for these tricky size units. This tool and the associated Fast Flying Geese construction technique, allows you to make four finished units from five squares. The best part is that each unit is constructed slightly oversized so they can quickly be trimmed to a perfect size with perfect seam placement using the Eighth Inch Wing Clipper tool. Every single unit will be exactly right every time. Who ever thought that would happen with Flying Geese units?!?!
Details
- Ruler Size: 4¾” x 8¾”
- Eight unit sizes from ⅝”x 1¼” finished to 2⅜”x 4¾” finished units
- Note all sizes on this ruler are based on heights that finish in ⅛”, ⅜”, ⅝” and ⅞” increments
- The heights increase in ¼” increments
- Step by step illustrated instructions included with the tool and also available to download
- Instructions and illustrations for left handed trimming included
- Chart for easy conversions of other patterns and designs
- Fine lines for higher accuracy
- Free online videos for construction and trim down (coming soon)
- Item #DT26
Pint Size Tucker Trimmer
$ 29.50
The Pint Size Tucker Trimmer combines the 12 smallest sizes from our original Tucker Trimmer I and Tucker Trimmer II into one easy to use tool giving you access to ¼”, ½”, ¾” and whole inch size units all on the same tool. Use it to quickly and accurately trim down units that are made with triangles: half square triangle squares, quarter square triangle squares (hourglass units), and combinations of half square and quarter square triangle squares (combination units). It has multiple diagonals which allow you to align ruler guide lines with unit seam lines to quickly locate the exact center of pieced units. This makes unit construction easy, precise and perfect every time.
The Pint Size Tucker Trimmer is compact, easy to read, and provides the same great results you've come to expect from all Studio 180 Design tools. It is the perfect tool for those who prefer to make quilts using smaller units!
Details
- Ruler Size: 6¾” x 6¾”
- Twelve unit size options from ¼” finished to 3" finished in ¼”, ½”, ¾” and whole inch increments (trim sizes ¾” to 3½”)
- Step by Step illustrated instructions for making half square triangles, hourglass and combination units included. Download available here.
- Instructions illustrated for left handed trimming
- Chart for easy conversion of other pattern instructions
- Fine lines for higher accuracy
- Free online videos for unit construction and tool trim down (coming soon)
- Item #DT23
Pint Size Wing Clipper
$ 32.50
The Pint Size Wing Clipper combines the four smallest sizes from our original Wing Clipper I and Wing Clipper II tools, allowing you to create 8 of the most commonly used Flying Geese sizes. This tool and the associated Fast Flying Geese construction technique, allows you to make four finished units from five squares. The best part is that each unit is constructed slightly oversized so they can be trimmed to a perfect size with perfect seam placement using the Pint Size Wing Clipper tool. Every single unit will be exactly right every time. Who ever thought that would happen with Flying Geese units?!?!
Details
- Ruler Size: 4½” x 8¼”
- Eight unit sizes from ½” x 1" finished to 2¼”x 4½” finished units
- Note all sizes on this ruler are based on heights that finish in ¼”, ½”, ¾” and whole inch increments
- Unit heights increase in ¼” increments
- Step by step illustrated instructions included with the tool.
- Instructions and illustrations for left handed trimming included
- Chart for easy conversions of other patterns and designs
- Fine lines for higher accuracy
- Free online videos for construction and trim down (coming soon)
- Item # DT24
Watch Chain
$ 12.40
Want a fun new way to use your Four Patch Square Up® tool? This quilt uses a modified four patch to make linked chains that remind us of the chains on pocket watches. Easily assembled with squares and rectangles, by the end of this project you'll be a pro at making these fun Watch Chain blocks! This is the perfect project to use your pre-cut 2½" strips with a background fabric to make a fun quick project.
Details
- Four project sizes: Crib, Lap, Twin, Queen
- Required tool: Four Patch Square Up®
- Fabric: Dark, Background, Assorted 2½" x 43" Medium Strips, and Borders
- Pattern # SP003
Fractured Wedge Star Technique Sheet
$ 8.25
Add a little sparkle to your Wedge Star blocks with the Fractured Wedge! The block is made up of 8 wedges where each wedge consists of a pieced diamond center plus two side wedges. Strip piecing makes the construction efficient with twenty block sizes available.
Details
- One page, laminated for durability
- Three hole punched for storage
- Companion for Wedge Star tool
- Twenty unit sizes from 5" to 24" finished
- Free online video for unit construction and tool trim down (Coming Soon!)
- Left Handed instructions are available for download here
- Item # DTEC38
Chrysanthemum
$ 12.40
This pattern uses Framed 60 (Technique Sheet not required) units to create either a twin or king size quilt. The directions are the same for both sizes, you simply make the units larger for the king size. Putting seven Framed 60 blocks together makes it look like many petals coming together just like on its namesake flowers.
Details
- Two project sizes: Twin (75”x 78”) and King (103”x 108”)
- Required tool: Star 60®
- Fabric: 5 Blues, 2 Greens, 2 Maroons and a Background
- Pattern # DTP093
Cloud Nine
$ 12.40
The Shaded Nine Patch unit has endless possibilities! You’ll be on cloud nine with this dreamy quilt that is easily constructed using your Tucker Trimmer® I to make this one unit. Work with coordinated fat quarter for a cohesive look or dig into your stash for a scrappier quilt. No matter which size you choose to make, you’ll have a complete project in no time!
Details
- Three project sizes: Lap (48”x 48”), Twin (60”x 96”), and Queen (96”x 96”)
- Required tool: Tucker Trimmer® I
- Fabrics: Assorted Medium & Dark Fat Quarters and Background
- Pattern #SP004
Jubilation
$ 44.00
Jubilation is an 8 month Block of the Month, printed in full color, with 52 pages of instruction. It's a great skill builder, where you will start working with one tool, and then add three more as the quilt progresses. Larger sections of the finished project are assembled at various times throughout the program, providing you with a sense of accomplishment and motivation to complete the quilt.
Please note that this item only includes the pattern.
BOM Details
- Project size: 100"x100"
- 8 Month Program
- Required Tools:
- Also requires the Quilter’s Magic Wand
- Full color pattern with 52 pages of instructions
- Packaged as a single pattern from which you can pull each month's instructions
- Item #BOM04
Crossweave
$ 12.40
Using your favorite fabrics and your Tucker Trimmer® III, you can create this dynamic quilt. We recommend that as you pick your fabrics, you pair each dark fabric with a medium fabric in the same color. For example, a dark green and a medium green, a dark blue and a medium blue, etc. This will allow you to create a dynamic, attractive quilt just as we did with the cover project! With 5 different layout options available you have lots of great options with just this one pattern.
Details
- Project sizes: Crib, Throw, Twin, and Queen
- Required tool: Tucker Trimmer® III
- Fabric: 4 Mediums, 4 Darks, and Common Fabric
- Pattern # SP005
Bubbles, Curves and Corners Fabric Bundle
$ 70.75
Immerse yourself in a pastel paradise with Studio 180 Design's newest Island Batik Original collection - Bubbles, Curves and Corners! A spiritual successor to our last collection, which you may recall was Squiggles, Dots and Lines, this whimsical collection features 22 never-before-seen fabrics in shades of pink, purple, and teal. These colors work so well with one another you'd think they were designed that way - oh yeah, that's right - they were!
Ideal for an Easter or Valentine's Day project, don't miss your chance to get your hands on a complete pre-cut collection today!
Details
- Bundle of all 22 Bubbles, Curves and Corners
- Available in fat quarter, half-yard, or one-yard bundles
- Available while supplies last!
News
Certified Instructor Training 2024
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!
