Four Patch Square Up
$ 35.50
Four Patches, basic units that seem so simple to make. Just stitch 4 squares together, either individually or with strip piecing and you’re good to go. But anyone who has attempted these units knows that they are notoriously difficult to make perfectly. Either the unit size isn’t quite right, the edges just don’t quite line up, or they’re just not quite square. Ugh. Even experienced stitchers encounter these problems.
The Four Patch Square Up© Tool is the solution. Like all the Studio 180 Design rulers and processes, this tool and technique will have you build your units slightly oversized and then quickly trim them to perfect shapes. The Four Patch Square Up© Tool is designed to work with units that finish to whole or half inch increments, from ½” finished up to 6” finished unit sizes. The tool’s perfectly engineered lines are designed to quickly locate and align with the unit center and the sewn seams, allowing for easy trimming on all four sides. The accuracy is amazing!
Your units will be the correct size. They will have seams properly positioned. And they will have edges that are straight, even, and square. No more guess work! So jump in and give it a try, you will be absolutely thrilled with the results.
Details
- Ruler Size: approx. 7" x 13"
- Twelve size options from ½" to 6" finished units in ½" increments
- Step by step illustrated instructions, available to download
- Instructions for left hand cutting and trimming
- Fine lines for higher accuracy
- Free online video for unit construction and tool trim down
- Item # DT17
Birds of Paradise Technique Sheet
$ 8.25
This pieced flying goose unit adds lots of interest to a traditional block. By using the Large Square Squared we can create these tricky looking flying geese slightly oversized then trim them down to perfection. This technique walks you through the process of making four units. The included chart gives you cutting dimensions for six different sizes, from 1” x 2" to 6" x 12” finished units. Fun block suggestions also included.
Details
- One page, laminated for durability
- Three hole punched
- Companion technique for Large Square Squared
- Seven unit size options from 1" x 2" to 6" x 12" finished
- Block and project suggestions included
- Free online video for unit construction and tool trim down
- Left Handed trimdown instructions available for download here
- Item # DTEC17
Video Demonstration
Shaded Nine Patch Technique Sheet
$ 8.25
A companion product for Tucker Trimmers 1 and 3, The Shaded Nine Patch is an amazing unit that has endless possibilities all by itself or it can be combined with other fundamental units to create even more show-stopping designs. The included chart gives you cutting dimensions for seven different sizes, from 3” to 12” finished units. Fun block suggestions also included.
Details
- One page, laminated for durability
- Three hole punched
- Companion technique for Tucker Trimmers 1 and 3
- Seven unit size options from 3" to 12" finished
- Block and project suggestions included
- Free online video for unit construction and tool trim down
- Left Handed trimdown instructions available for download here
- Item # DTEC16
Video Demonstration
Non Mirror Combo Technique Sheet
$ 8.25
The Non Mirror Image Combo Units Technique Sheet (phew, what a mouthful that name is!) shows you the process to make four identical combination units all at once. This process is invaluable when you're making pinwheels or any block for your quilt in which you want all the blocks to "spin" the same direction. And just like all of our other techniques, the units are made slightly oversized so you'll be able to trim them down to perfection using the Tucker Trimmer.
Details
- One page, laminated for durability
- Three hole punched for storage
- Companion for Tucker Trimmer
- Works for all sizes on the Tucker Trimmer I, II and III!
- Block and project suggestions included
- Free online video for unit construction and tool trim down
- Left Handed trimdown instructions available for download here
- Item # DTEC15
Video Demonstration
Eight at Once Technique Sheet
$ 8.25
Tucker Trimmer to the rescue! When you've got a bunch of half square triangles to make, this is the technique for you. Using the the Eight at Once Technique Sheet, you'll be able to make eight half square triangles at a time. Like with all of Deb’s Techniques your half square triangles will be slightly oversized after you are done sewing and pressing so that you can trim them down with your handy dandy Tucker Trimmer.
Details
- One page, laminated for durability
- Three hole punched for storage
- Companion for Tucker Trimmer
- Eleven unit sizes from 1" to 6" finished
- Block and project suggestions included
- Free online video for unit construction and tool trim down
- Left Handed instructions available for download here
- Item # DTEC14
Video Demonstration
Prism
$ 12.40
This incredibly snazzy quilt was designed by Pam Goggans of Sager Creek Quilts & Yarnworks and is constructed using only Split Rectangle units! The pattern emerges with the combination of scrappy left and right slanting units strategically placed to create the large diamonds. And for a little extra bit of extra pizzazz some of the Split Rectangles units have double diagonal seams to add a dark pop of color to the diamond centers. Using the Split Rects you will have great success with the fun and interesting design.
Details
- Project size: 62" x 74"
- Required tools: Split Rects
- Fabrics: Assorted Fat Quarters, Background, Border, and Accent Fabric
- Pattern # DTPS05
Stacked Squares Technique Sheet
$ 8.25
Companion product for the Large Square Squared. Stacked Squares is a technique that will allow you to make the "Economy" block perfectly every time without using paper foundation piecing. And, like all Studio 180 Design processes, you'll be constructing oversized units and then trimming down for high precision end results. Online video available.
Details
- One page, laminated for durability
- Three hole punched for storage
- Companion for Large Square Squared
- Twelve unit sizes from 1" to 12" finished
- Block and project suggestions included
- Free online video for unit construction and tool trim down
- Left Handed trimdown instructions available for download here
- Item # DTEC13
Video Demonstration
Love Links
$ 12.40
Interlocking chevrons make a fun and unique looking quilt. A difficult looking design is made easy using flying geese, making this a quick and easy quilt to master.
Details
- Eight project sizes: 13” x 14” / 26” x 28” / 39” x 42” / 52” x 56” / 65” x 70” / 78” x 84” / 91" x 98" / 104" x 112"
- Required tool: Wing Clipper
- Fabric: 2 colors, colors and background
- Pattern # Mod010
Filigree
$ 12.40
Have you ever wanted to make a Snail’s Trail quilt? If so, then this quilt’s for you! Filigree is a unique variation on a traditional Snail’s Trail block. Instead of a four patch in the center, there are two pointy triangles giving you inter-locking twists - a unique effect reminding us of filigree scrollwork. With the addition of the Corner Beam units between the Snail’s Trail blocks you have even more spiky interest!
Details
- Three project sizes: Lap, Twin, and Queen
- Required tool: Large Square Squared and the Corner Beam
- Fabric: 4 Fabrics needed - scrappy lights, scrappy darks, inner border and outer border
- Pattern # Mod009
Tumbling Triangles
$ 12.40
By Combining two contrasting fabrics you will create triangles tumbling down the quilt. Using your V Block tool, this quilt is fun and quick. Just jump right in and give it a whirl!
Designed by the Running with Scissors Quilters.
Details
- Six project sizes, from Wall to Queen
- Required tool: V Block
- Fabric: 2 colors, light and dark
- Pattern # Mod008
Large Square Squared
$ 70.50
We know many of you have been looking for a larger Square Squared tool to make big Diamond Square units for your modern quilts or for framing your beautiful embroidery. But what would you say if we told you could also use it to make Stacked Squares (like in Storm at Sea), Pineapple Blocks, Snail’s Trail Blocks, and a fancy version of a Flying Goose we’re calling Birds of Paradise? With all this, we know you’re itching to give it a try!
This big, versatile, two piece tool set comes with the basic instructions for making Diamond Square units that finish from 1” up to 12” in whole inch increments. You'll want to keep your eyes open, too, because we’ll be introducing patterns and technique sheets for the additional techniques and blocks as they become available.
Details
- Ruler sizes: 9½” x 12½” and 12½” x 12 ”
- Twelve unit size options from 1” to 12” finished units
- Step by step illustrated instructions, available to download
- Starting strip and triangle sizes printed on tools
- Instructions for left hand cutting and trimming
- Fine lines for high accuracy
- Free online video for constructions and trim down techniques (see below, also on YouTube)
- Numerous companion patterns available
- Item # DT14
Video Demonstration
Blazing Lemoyne Stars Technique Sheet
$ 8.25
Your Rapid Fire Lemoyne Star tool’s versatility is really enhanced with this technique sheet on the Blazing Lemoyne Star! The Blazing Star is similar to the Lone Star but has just 4 diamonds in each star point. It’s a fantastic variation, and it’s 10 sizes range from 6” to 24”, the larger ones just perfect for a wall hanging or medallion in the center of a quilt. Online video available (see below, also on YouTube).
This technique was developed by our very talented friend Pam Goggans from Sager Creek Quilts. You might remember Pam as one of the featured pattern designers in our Designer’s Gallery. This is the first product we’ve introduced under the Studio 180 Design name that anyone outside of the company developed, so you know how special we think this is!
Details
- One page, laminated for durability
- Companion for Rapid Fire Lemoyne Star tool
- Ten sizes from 6" to 24" finished (in even numbered whole inch increments)
- Free online video for unit construction and tool trim down
- Left Handed trimdown instructions available for download
- Item # DTEC12
Video Demonstrations
Liberty Lemoyne Stars Technique Sheet
$ 8.25
The Liberty Star is a challenging, traditional block usually made with templates or paper foundation piecing. With our process and your Rapid Fire Lemoyne Star tool you will be able to strip piece and over size the units to increase your speed, accuracy and enjoyment when making this star variation. An awesome extension of our Rapid Fire tool and technique. Online video available.
Details
- One page, laminated for durability
- Companion for Rapid Fire Lemoyne Star tool
- Seven sizes from 6" to 12" finished
- Block ideas included
- Left Handed trimdown instructions available for download
- Item# DTEC11
Video Demonstrations
Banded Lemoyne Stars Technique Sheet
$ 8.25
When you are ready for a truly spectacular variation of our Rapid Fire Lemoyne Star, think about giving our Banded Lemoyne Star Technique Sheet a shot. They are a bit of a challenge, but ohhhhh so worth it in the end. A challenging but amazing block for the ambitious quilter. Online demonstration video available.
Details
- One page, laminated for durability
- Companion for Rapid Fire Lemoyne Star tool
- Nine sizes from 4" to 12" finished
- Block ideas included
- Free online video for unit construction and tool trim down
- Left Handed trimdown instructions available for download
- Item # DTEC10
Video Demonstrations
Strip Pieced Lemoyne Stars Technique Sheet
$ 8.25
Looking for an exciting way to easily spice up your Rapid Fire Lemoyne Stars blocks? Why not try strip piecing your diamond strips for added interest and pizzaz? This Technique Sheet walks you through the process, gives you charts for starting size strips and includes some simple design ideas. You'll be off on another piecing adventure! Online video available.
Details
- One page, laminated for durability
- Companion for Rapid Fire Lemoyne Star tool
- Eight sizes from 5" to 12" finished
- Block ideas included
- Left Handed trimdown instructions available for download
- Item # DTEC09
Video Demonstrations
Sidekick & High/Low Technique Sheet
$ 8.25
Sidekick and High/Low are two units that can give a terrific spiky look to your blocks and borders. They can add lots of interest to traditional quilts, but also have great appeal to the contemporary quilter because of the dramatic angles and asymmetry. In this Technique Sheet, learn how to use your V Block tool to quickly create and trim these fun and versatile units.
Details
- One page, laminated for durability
- Three hole punched for storage
- Companion for V Block
- Eleven sizes from 1" to 6" finished
- Block and project suggestions included
- Free online video for unit construction and tool trim down
- Left Handed trimdown instructions available for download
- Item # DTEC05
Video Demonstration
Fussy Cut Lemoyne Stars Technique Sheet
$ 8.25
Now that you’ve become familiar with making Rapid Fire Lemoyne Stars, it’s time to have even more fun. Fussy cutting the star points can give you lots of really beautiful, interesting and unexpected looks. In this Technique Sheet, learn how to really use the blunt end of your ruler and get your creativity flowing with many variations for fussy cutting. Online video available.
Details
- One page, laminated for durability
- Companion for Rapid Fire Lemoyne Star tool
- Ten sizes from 3" to 12" finished
- Block ideas included
- Free online video for unit construction and tool trim down
- Left Handed trimdown instructions available for download
- Item # DTEC06
Video Demonstrations
Sliver Technique Sheet
$ 8.25
Sliver is a unit that can add real interest to your quilting bag of tricks and can be made simply with the Corner Beam tool. Each unit is easy and accurate to make and can be used alone or with any other Fundamental Unit. Online video available.
Details
- One page, laminated for durability
- Companion product for the Corner Beam tool
- Eleven sizes from 1" to 6" finished
- Block ideas included
- Item # DTEC07
Video Demonstration
Migrating Geese Technique Sheet
$ 8.25
If you’ve ever made Deb’s Atlantic Flyway or any of her Carolina Lily patterns, we’d be willing to bet you’re a fan of Migrating Geese! They look like offset flying geese, but are built in a row as a braid rather than individual units. We absolutely love to use it in our designs, and we wanted to make it accessible for your designing, too. The technique doesn’t use any special ruler, although we do recommend the use of our Quilter's Magic Wand to mark your ¼" seams. You’ll be able to make 7 different row sizes, from 3” wide to 12” wide. Online video available. Online video available.
Details
- One page, laminated for durability
- Three hole punched for storage
- No special ruler required!
- Seven size options from 3” wide to 12” wide
- Free online video for unit construction and tool trim down
- Item # DTEC04
Video Demonstration
Lemoynes as Triangles Technique Sheet
$ 8.25
Wondering how to turn your Lemoyne Star units into triangular half blocks? Well, it's actually quite easy and requires just a few modifications to the standard Rapid Fire Lemoyne Star process. You'll be able to quickly add oodles of exciting design possibilities to your quilt making. Online video available.
Details
- One page, laminated for durability
- Three hole punched for storage
- Companion for Rapid Fire Lemoyne Star
- Ten sizes from 3" to 12" finished
- Block suggestions included
- Free online video for unit construction and tool trim down
- Left Handed trimdown instructions available for download
- Item # DTEC08
Video Demonstration
Little Houses Technique Sheet
$ 8.25
Companion product for Square Squared. A little house is similar to the diamond square unit you make with your Square Squared, but it only has two triangles on adjoining corners rather than triangles on all 4, making the unit look like a “little house”. A chart is included with cutting dimensions for your starting pieces so you can make Little Houses for all 6 sizes on your ruler - from 1” to 6” units in whole inch increments. Fun block and project suggestions included. Online video available.
Details
- One page, laminated for durability
- Three hole punched for storage
- Companion for Square Squared
- Six unit sizes from 1" to 6" finished
- Block and project suggestions included
- Free online video for unit construction and tool trim down
- Left Handed trimdown instructions available for download
- Item # DTEC03
Video Demonstration
Pickets & Quickets Technique Sheet
$ 8.25
Companion product for Wing Clipper 1 and 2. This technique sheet provides two methods to make a rectangular unit that looks like a flying goose with only one side triangle - like the Pickets on some Picket Fences. In both cases you make your unit oversized and trim to perfection with your Wing Clipper ruler. You can make 10 sizes with the Wing Clipper 1, and 9 sizes with the Wing Clipper 2. Fun block and project suggestions included. Online video available.
Details
- One page, laminated for durability
- Three hole punched for storage
- Companion for Wing Clipper 1 and 2
- Multiple sizes
- Block and project suggestions included
- Free online video for unit construction and tool trim down
- Left Handed trimdown instructions available for download
- Item # DTEC02
Video Demonstration
Shaded Four Patch Technique Sheet
$ 8.25
Companion product for Tucker Trimmers 1 and 3. Also called Birds in the Air, Hidden Square, or Mary’s Triangles, this basic unit is easily strip pieced oversized then trimmed to size with your Tucker Trimmer. An included chart gives you cutting dimensions for 21 different sizes, from 2” to 12” finished units in whole and half inch increments. Fun block suggestions also included. Online video available.
Details
- One page, laminated for durability
- Three hole punched
- Companion technique for Tucker Trimmers 1 and 3
- Twenty one unit size options from 2" to 12" finished
- Block and project suggestions included
- Free online video for unit construction and tool trim down
- Left Handed trimdown instructions available for download
- Item # DTEC01
Video Demonstration
Corner Pop
$ 40.50
Finally, a tool and technique that will give you high success adding fabric corners to basic shapes. For years we’ve been layering small squares on big squares, marking & stitching on a diagonal line, then hoping everything lines up when we fold the small corner section back into place. If you’ve tried it, you know the pitfalls: too big, too short, too crooked and way too wasteful. No more. With your new Corner Pop tool, you will be able to trim rather than mark, add an oversized replacement triangle and then square everything to a perfect size. In twenty four different sizes - whole, half and quarter inches. Increased success without undue stress for every level of quilter. What’s not to love!
Details
- Ruler Size: approx. 9½" x 9½"
- Twenty four size options from ¼" finished corners to 6" finished corners in ¼" increments
- Step by step illustrated instructions, available to download
- Instructions for left hand cutting and trimming
- Fine lines for higher accuracy
- Free online video for unit construction and tool trim down (see below, also on YouTube)
- Numerous companion patterns available
- Item # DT16
Video Demonstration
Diamond Rects
$ 40.00
Now you can make those tough elongated diamond units needed for any Storm at Sea project with ease and success. But remember, this is a basic unit that can combine with any of the other fundamental units to create many, many other interesting designs and quilt projects. You'll precision cut the center diamond, then sew on side triangles to create an oversized unit that you'll trim down to the perfect size.
Details
- Ruler Size: approximately 11" x 11"
- Five unit size options from 1" x 2" finished units to 5" x 10" finished units in whole inch increments
- Step by step illustrated instructions, available to download
- Illustrated instructions for left hand cutting and trimming
- Fine lines for higher accuracy
- Free online video for unit construction and tool trim down (see below, also on YouTube)
- Numerous companion patterns available
- Item # DT15
Video Demonstration
Split Rects
$ 34.50
Finally a tool for dealing with pieced rectangles that is easy to use and accurate. The Split Rects ruler gives you all you need to make perfect units every time: charts for the starting strips, guide lines for cutting the elongated triangles, an angled edge for easy cutting, and a trim down section that enables each pieced unit to be quickly and exactly trimmed to the desired size with perfect placement of the angled seam. Another great tool that is exactly right for your next quilt!
Details
- Ruler Size: approximately 7" x 11"
- Eight unit size options from ½" x 1" finished units to 4" x 8" finished units in half inch increments
- Step by step illustrated instructions, available to download
- Illustrated instructions for left hand cutting and trimming
- Fine lines for higher accuracy
- Free online video for unit construction and tool trim down (see below, also on YouTube)
- Numerous companion patterns available
- Item # DT13
Video Demonstration
Corner Beam
$ 34.50
This tool creates a fundamental unit that is sure to add sparkle to your quilt block designs. Although the ruler shape is similar to the V Block, the final unit has two seamlines radiating from a single corner, so the center triangle in the finished unit resembles a beam of light shining out of that corner. Accurate construction has always been challenging until now. With the Corner Beam tool, all the shapes are cut slightly over sized and once sewn, trimmed to extremely precise units with seams perfectly placed for a crisp sharp point every time. Brighten up your blocks by adding Corner Beam to your toolbox today!
Details
- Ruler size: approximately 7” x 11”
- Eleven unit size options from 1” finished units to 6” finished units in half inch increments
- Step by step illustrated instructions, available to download
- Illustrated instructions for left hand cutting and trimming
- Fine lines for higher accuracy
- Free online video for unit construction and tool trim down (see below, also on YouTube)
- Numerous companion patterns available
- Item # DT12
Video Demonstration
V Block
$ 34.50
This tool is a must have if you like making quilts with these tall star point units. Sometimes known as “Peaky and Spike”, a nickname attached to the unit about 20 years ago by a famous quilter, Doreen Speckman, this particular shape has perplexed quilters forever. With Deb’s tool, which you can see used on our free online video demonstration (see below, also on YouTube), you’ll be cutting the center and side triangles slightly over sized and then with the same tool trimming the sewn piece to an extremely precise unit with seams perfectly placed for crisp, sharp points at every intersection. So think about adding this magnificent new tool to your toolbox, you’ll be glad you did.
Details
- Ruler size: approximately 7” x 11”
- Eleven unit size options from 1” finished units to 6” finished units in half inch increments
- Step by step illustrated instructions, available to download
- Illustrated instructions for left hand cutting and trimming
- Fine lines for higher accuracy
- Free online video for unit construction and tool trim down (see below, also on YouTube)
- Numerous companion patterns available
- Item # DT11