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
Square Squared: Half Inch
$ 38.50
You asked for it and we listened; a Square Squared tool for ½” finished units is now available! Finally, the perfect tool for projects that use ½” increment finished diamond square units. This versatile tool comes with the basic instructions for making Diamond Square units that finish from 1 ½” up to 8 ½ in 1" increments.
The Square Squared Half Inch is an all-in-one tool that gives you a window template for accurately cutting the center square, a chart printed right on the ruler for the recommended size to cut the triangles sewn to the four sides of the center square and a trim down section on the ruler that simplifies the alignment of ruler to fabric unit and allows everyone to clean up the unit to a precise measurement every time.
Details
- Ruler Size: 9 ½" x 16"
- 8 size options from 1 ½" to 8 ½" finished units in 1" 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 #DT22
Video Demonstration
Square Squared
$ 32.50
Finally a tool that simplifies the construction of the Diamond Square unit without having to use paper foundation piecing. The Square Squared is an all-in-one tool that gives you a window template for accurately cutting the center square, a chart printed right on the ruler for the recommended size to cut the triangles sewn to the four sides of the center square and a trim down section on the ruler that simplifies the alignment of ruler to fabric unit and allows everyone to clean up the unit to a precise measurement every time. You can see the tool demonstrated on our free online video demonstration (see below, also on YouTube). This unit is a tricky one to get accurate, but with the Square Squared tool and technique of oversizing and trimming down you’ll have far better success than with any other product on the market.
Details
- Ruler size: 6½” x 12”
- Six unit size options from 1” to 6” finished units
- Step by step illustrated instructions, available to download
- 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 # DT09
Video Demonstration
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
Crossfire
$ 12.40
Ready for a unique variation of Flying Geese? The stars in our Crossfire pattern are comprised of a new unit we call "Birds of Paradise". It looks more challenging than a normal Flying Goose unit, but our innovative process allows you to build it slightly oversized and then trim it to a perfect measurement. You'll get hooked the very first time you make one! The pattern requires the use of the Large Square Squared tool.
Details
- Project size: 60" x 84"
- Required tool: Large Square Squared
- Fabric: Bright Fat Quarters, Grey, White, and Black.
- Pattern # Mod012
Paper Lanterns
$ 12.40
Strings of colorful paper lanterns hang overhead making us feel as if we are celebrating Chinese New Year. Using just the Large Square Squared you will make 4 easy shapes, creating strings of color that will pop off your quilt with its interlocking design. You’ll be a pro at using the Large Square Squared by the time you are done with these fun shapes. As an oversized, extra long twin size project it makes it a perfect “off to college” quilt.
Details
- Project size: 72" x 104"
- Required tool: Large Square Squared
- Fabric: Blue, Green, Coral, Grey and Background.
- Pattern # Mod011
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