Compound Wedge Technique Sheet
DTEC42
$ 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
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The Wedge Star tool is sure to be an exciting addition to your quilting toolbox! Designed to make a variety of different blocks based on 45º sub-units, ranging from simple kaleidoscope blocks to complex stars with diamond points going north, south, east and west. And with 22 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, Freelancer, in the Wedge Star’s instruction set. And with all the possibilities the 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
- 22 block size options: 3” to 24” finished blocks
- Complete step by step illustrated instructions
- Left hand cutting illustrated instructions
- Free online video demonstration (coming soon!)
- Free bonus wall hanging project: Freelancer
- Charts to help determine fabric requirements for future projects
- Fine lines for higher accuracy
- Item # DT18
Video Demonstrations
Diamond Four Patch Wedge Technique Sheet
$ 8.25
Another great technique to use with your Wedge Star tool. You will construct four patch diamonds using strip piecing, trim, add small wedges, and trim the inside point so you have four perfectly sized diamonds in each star point every time. With this technique you can create twenty two block size variations from 6" up to 48" in 2" increments.
Details
- One page, laminated for durability
- Three hole punched for storage
- Companion for Wedge Star tool
- Twenty Two unit sizes from 6" to 48" finished in 2" increments
- Free online video for unit construction and tool trim down (available soon!)
- Left Handed instructions available for download here
- Item # DTEC25
Video Demonstration
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Twisted Wedge Star Technique Sheet
$ 8.25
Add a real twist to your Wedge Star projects by cutting diamonds from pieced fabric strips. Your stars will spin either clockwise or counter clockwise and can be varied in oodles of ways. This is a fun next step in creating Wedge Star quilts. The strip sizes in the chart come very close to dividing the diamonds in two equal size strips for a simple Twisted Star.
Details
- One page, laminated for durability
- Three hole punched for storage
- Companion for Wedge Star tool
- Twenty Two unit sizes from 3" to 24" finished
- Free online video for unit construction and tool trim down
- Item # DTEC24
Video Demonstration
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$ 12.40
Play a trick on your eyes as you try to determine where the block is in this gorgeous quilt. Learn a new technique for piecing setting triangles and create an interesting quilt in a short amount of time.
Details
- Project size: Full (74” x 74”), Queen (96” x 96”)
- Required tool: Wedge Star Tool
- Pattern # DTP086