What a fun use of the Wing Clipper and Tucker Trimmer! Start with a simple square, add logs, trim the corner, and repeat. There's a bit of oversizing and trimming down thrown in to keep your block perfectly sized. You'll find loads of uses for this simple-to-make yet complicated looking... Read more
Create unique designs using the Rapid Fire Hunter's Star - Petite Star tool and Deb's streamlined construction techniques. All projects are made using the same size block and a simple fabric formula. The results will amaze you! Spark your creative side with these innovative designs.... Read more
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.
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,... Read more
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... Read more
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 Eight at Once Technique Sheet you'll be able to make eight half square triangle at a time. Like with all of Deb's techniques your half square triangles will be... Read more
This pieced flying geese 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... Read more
The Wing Clipper is a must have tool if you are making Flying Geese units for your quilt. This tool, and the associated Fast Flying Geese construction technique, allow you to make four finished units from five squares. The best part is that each unit is constructed slightly oversized so each can be... Read more
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, you'll be... Read more
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... Read more
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... Read more
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... Read more
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.
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... Read more
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. One page laminated for durability, 3 hole punched for storage. Eleven sizes from 1" to 6", block ideas included.
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.... Read more
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. Nine sizes from 4" to 12" finished, block ideas included. One page, laminated for durability, 3 hole punched.
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.... Read more
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... Read more
The Starburst Lemoyne is a versatile block typically made using paper or foundation piecing techniques, but we've developed a better, faster process using the Rapid Fire Lemoyne Star tool! This Technique Sheet includes everything you need to know to make this fun star in 10 block sizes, from... Read more
Companion informational chart for the Split Rects Tool. One page, laminated for durability, 3 hole punched for storage. Use your Split Rects tool to make Elongated Combination and Hourglass Units to add spice to your sashings or create unique stars. Seven unit sizes from 1" x 2" to 4" x 8". Block and project suggestions included.
This technique sheet allows you to make Offset Four Patch units in 17 different sizes; you can combine them with other units to create a unique block, use them for an interesting chain, or combine them together to create a disappearing nine patch type design. Companion for the Four Patch Square Up Tool.
The streamlined construction of this star block was conceived while working at a retreat in Rangeley, Maine: hence the name. Using Deb's Tucker Trimmer 1 tool and an additional trim, all those complicated star points become simple to make. The project has a complex look, but is actually very easy to... Read more
Galaxy is a beautiful alternating block design using two types of blocks, one with a red star and one with a blue star. Because of the color placement and the different angles in the triangles, the interesting interlocking circles appear and the second star block disappears into the circles.... Read more
Combining positive and negative flying geese with right and left combination units and half square triangles creates a striking pattern reminiscent of mountain switchbacks. This design works very nicely with three different fabrics and a background. The small and medium size projects are perfect as... Read more
Time to grab your favorite group of 2.5" strips and make yourself a field of flowers. Try working with ombre fabric for a fun result, or just some happy, colorful prints. The quilt will look amazing no matter what you choose.
Stars connected by chains look like the trail a comet leaves through space. Make your own trail through the stars using just two different sized V Blocks and an intersecting block that's easy to construct. And you know what that means. You will have this project whipped up in no time!
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.