Tucker Trimmer III
$ 45.50
New & Improved 2019 edition!
The third in the Tucker Trimmer series of rulers, this version of our Tucker Trimmer is used for any block or unit that is larger than a 6” finished block size. It has all of the sizes of the Tucker Trimmer I plus thirteen additional size options up to and including trimming blocks to 13” (that will finish to 12 ½” when sewn). I love to use this tool to trim down my Lemoyne Star blocks made with my Rapid Fire Lemoyne Star tool and any type of block that needs to be trimmed and squared to a specific size. A terrific tool with all the same benefits as the original Tucker Trimmer.
Details
- Ruler size - 13” x 13”
- Twenty four unit size options from 1” finished to 12½” finished in half inch increments (trim sizes 1½” to 13”)
- Step by step illustrated instructions for making half square triangle, hourglass, and combination units. Now available to download!
- Instructions for left hand trimming
- Charts for easy conversion of other pattern instructions
- Free online videos for unit construction and tool trim down (see below, also on YouTube)
- Free bonus block pattern
- Numerous companion patterns available
- Item # DT06
Video Demonstration
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
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
Tucker Trimmer II
$ 29.50
New & Improved 2019 edition!
An “in between” version of the original Tucker Trimmer I tool, this handy ruler allows you to do all of the same functions as the first except that the sizes of the units are in ¼” or ¾” increments. Although these particular sizes are not nearly as popular as the ½” and whole inch increments available on the Tucker Trimmer I, they are sometimes part of your quilting projects. And if you’ve ever tried to trim down a 2¾” hourglass unit you will highly appreciate this tool. The diagonal guidelines on the Tucker Trimmer II will cross precisely at the center of a 2¾” unit so finding the center is a breeze. A great supplemental tool to have in your ruler collection.
Details
- Ruler size - 6½” x 6½”
- Ten unit size options from ¾” finished to 5 ¾” finished in ¼” and ¾” increments (trim sizes 1¼” to 6¼”)
- Step by step illustrated instructions for using the Tucker Trimmer tool to make half square triangle, hourglass, and combination units. Now available to download!
- Instructions for left hand trimming
- Charts for easy conversion of other pattern instructions
- Free online videos for unit construction and tool trim down (see below, also on YouTube)
- Free bonus block pattern
- Numerous companion patterns available
- Item # DT05
Video Demonstration
Tucker Trimmer I
$ 29.50
New & Improved 2019 edition!
The Tucker Trimmer tool was designed to help quilter’s quickly and easily 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 trim down easy, precise, and perfect every time. No more figuring, or guessing, or struggling to find a center point, and you can see it demonstrated on our free online video demo. I use it for much more than just trimming however and consider it my “must have” tool every time I head to my cutting table.
Details
- Ruler size: 7” x 7”
- Eleven unit size options from 1” finished to 6” finished in half inch increments (trim sizes 1½” to 6½”)
- Step by step illustrated instructions for making half square triangle, hourglass, and combination units. Now available to download!
- Instructions and illustrations for left hand trimming
- Charts for easy conversion of other pattern instructions
- Free online videos for unit construction and tool trim down (see below, also on YouTube)
- Free bonus block pattern
- Numerous companion patterns available
- Item # DT03
Video Demonstrations
Static Charge
$ 12.40
This pattern uses large Banded Lemoyne Star quarters to make dynamic quilts in three sizes. For this energetic quilt, star points are cut from background fabric and bands are cut from bright contrasting fabric to make a quarter of a star. These quarters are the design element used to create vibrant diagonals that give this quilt a lively, electric feel.
Details
- Three project sizes: Lap (57” x 67.5”) and Twin (78" x 99"), and Queen (99" x 109.5")
- Required tools: Rapid Fire Lemoyne Star and Tucker Trimmer III
- Fabric: Multiple brights, two borders and one background fabric
- Pattern # Mod034
Pleiades
$ 12.40
As quilters, we seem to find inspiration for quilt patterns all around us. As early as 1845, quilts called “Seven Sisters” have been part of quilting history. Seven Sisters designs are made up of a grouping of seven stars in a roughly circular arrangement with one star in the center. The name Pleiades comes from a group of stars named for those seven sisters - the daughters of Pleione in Greek mythology. We hope that you will enjoy making our more modern rendition of this 175 year old pattern.
Details
- Project Size: 70½” x 85½”
- Required tools: Tucker Trimmer I, Corner Pop II
- Fabric: Medium, Dark, Accent, Background
- Pattern # Mod032
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
Doves of Hope
$ 12.40
My Doves of Hope project is a twist on a traditional block titled Dove in the Window. I actually nestled a small dove block inside a large dove block to create a quarter section for each 19½” block. Add sashing and cornerstones to those quarter sections and you have a great, interesting block. Put it on point, and that Dove really soars!
Details
- Three project sizes: 68”x 68” / 68”x 100” / 100”x 100”
- Required tools: Tucker Trimmer
- 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
Ripples
$ 12.40
The circular design of this quilt makes me think of a reflecting pool, with the surface of the water rippling in the breeze. The cool blues and purples provide a feeling of serenity. The intricate design is made easier with straight seams and an on point setting. It is suggested that you have good intermediate skills to be successful with this pattern.
Details
- Project size: 64" x 64"
- Required tools: V Block, Tucker Trimmer 1, Corner Pop
- Fabric: 4 colors, Background, Outer Border
- Pattern # Mod018
Whirling Dervish
$ 12.40
When you look up the definition of the word whirling you’ll understand how this quilt received its name. The blocks certainly give the appearance of spinning rapidly around a central point. They are made with strip piecing and my favorite ‘power tool’, the Tucker Trimmer 3. It truly is easy enough for beginners, but interesting enough to engage the most veteran stitchers. So don’t hesitate. You will absolutely love the results.
Details
- Project Size: Lap, Twin, Queen, and King
- Required tools: Tucker Trimmer 3
- Fabrics: Five colors, your choice!
- Pattern # DTP069
Mandala
$ 12.40
A mandala in it’s simplest form is a square composition containing four circles around a center point. In this unique design created by the Running with Scissors Quilters, half square triangles and V Block units are combined in harmony to make your very own Mandala.
Details
- Project size: 62" x 62"
- Required tools: V Block and Tucker Trimmer I
- Fabric: Focus, Accent, Background
- Pattern # Mod013
Quilter's Magic Wand
$ 9.00
The Quilter’s Magic Wand is an accurate ½” wide ruler with an etched line running down the middle. Use it for marking or measuring when high precision is required. It is especially useful for marking those diagonal seam lines when using the Tucker Trimmer and Wing Clipper lines of tools. It comes in 8 different colors, one to match everyone’s sewing room!
Details
- Rule size - ½” x 12”
- Used with Tucker Trimmer and Wing Clipper tools
- 7 different colors – Lime, Hot Pink, Beige/Champagne, Yellow, Orange, Blue and Plum/Light Pink,
- Free online video for constructions and trim down techniques (see below, also on YouTube)
- Item # DT04