Large Square Squared
$ 67.00
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
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
Autumn Splendor
$ 35.50
Are you looking for a great new project to keep you busy? Autumn Splendor is a great sampler project constructed over 12 "months" and will introduce you to a number of Studio 180 Design tools. Work through the project at your own pace with this standalone BOM pattern! With quilt construction happening several times during the process, final assembly is a snap! Please note that this item only includes the pattern.
Details
- Project size: 86"x 94"
- 12 Month Program.
- Required Tools:
- Wing Clipper
- Square Squared
- Rapid Fire Lemoyne Star
- Tucker Trimmer I
- Corner Beam
- Four Patch Square Up
- V Block
- Quilter’s Magic Wand
- Packaged as a single pattern from which you can pull each month's instructions.
- Item #BOM03
- To audition different colors click here for a blackline master.
Arabesque
$ 12.40
Looking for something a little unusual? Try Arabesque! The pattern combines a very simple block with four patches in the corners to create curvy chains that snake between the staggered blocks. Nothing’s set on point, although it looks like it might be, so no setting triangles to struggle with either. Have fun watching the design come to life as you lay out the blocks and stitch together this unique quilt.
Details
- Three project sizes: 52”x 68” / 78”x 102”
- Required tools: Four Patch Square Up, Wing Clipper, Square Squared
- Fabric: 3 colors and background
- Pattern # DTP074
Prickly Pear
$ 12.40
Points galore! If you’ve ever seen a prickly pear cactus, you know this to be true. Our project achieves those points by using a combination of Flying Geese units and Geese on the Edge blocks. Both are constructed quickly, slightly oversized and then trimmed for precision, making assembly easier than navigating a patch of prickly pears!
Details
- Project Size: 76" x 76"
- Required tools: Square Squared, Wing Clipper, Tucker Trimmer III
- Fabric: 4 colors, accent, and background
- Pattern # Mod020
Effervescence
$ 12.40
Are you ready for a quilt project that’s a bright, bubbly departure from the norm? Well, Effervescence is the pattern for you! Using a combination of the unusual Corner Popped Squares and the Square Squared units, you are sure to make a project that will turn heads.
Details
- Three project sizes: 48" x 60"
- Required tools: Large Square Squared and the Corner Pop
- Fabric: 5 focus fabrics, dark accent, light accent, and background
- Pattern # Mod014
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
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
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
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