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... Read more
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... Read more
Have you ever wanted to make a group of two color Flying Geese that are all the same, with one color small triangle on the left and a different color on the right? Some designs call for it, and quilters have asked us if there's a way to do that with the Fast Flying Geese method. And our answer is,... Read more
Make this snazzy Irish Chain type project using your Wedge Star tool and several fun new techniques! Choose greens to make it feel like a true Irish Quilt, or consider using any other group of favorite colors. It will look amazing in anything you pick.
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
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... 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 down... 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 "spin"... Read more
The Triangle Pizazz unit is a variation of the Shaded 4 Patch. It can be constructed as identical units to make pinwheels and bow ties, or as mirror image units to create star points as well as other unique creations. As always the unit will be made oversized then trimmed down to reveal a perfectly... 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!
Add a real twist to your Wedge Star projects by cutting diamonds from pieced fabric strips. Your stars will spin either clockwise or counter clockwise and can be varied in oodles of ways. This is a fun next step in creating Wedge Star quilts. The strip sizes in the chart come very close to dividing the diamonds in two equal size strips for a simple Twisted Star.
We love fancy diamonds and bet you do too, so thought we would add them to our Star 60 units. You can make this variation in 17 unit sizes, from 2" up to 18" in 1" increments. If you are making those units into stars, that would be 4" to 36" stars in 2" increments. This technique is a bit of a challenge but what a result!
Time to add some spin to your Star 60 units. With our process and your Star 60 tool, you will be able to strip piece and oversize the units to increase your speed, accuracy, and enjoyment when making this star variation.
We love using this simple unit to add additional interest to Star 60 designs. This is a great, easy to construct, basic unit that we are using more and more as we continue to work with the Star 60 tool. The unit you make with this technique sheet is sized the same way as the Star 60 unit, so if you want your Capped 60 unit to match up with a 5" Star 60 unit, you'd make a 5" Capped 60 unit.
Our Quad 60 Technique Sheet, a companion for the Star 60 tool, will add a fun new triangular unit to your bag of 60 piecework tricks! Each diamond is made up of two triangles, so when you add the side triangles you have four triangles in the unit. Now that's sure to add some sizzle to your designs!... Read more
Try something new with your Banded Lemoyne Star technique. In this design, the star points are cut from background fabric and banded with color, but then half of the banded star points are reversed, creating an interesting star variation.
Finished Quilt Sizes: Lap (68" x 74"), Twin (68" x 98"), and Queen (92" x 98")
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.
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
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. You'll soon find... 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.
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
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 slightly... 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
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 block, and... 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 3"... 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.
Spectacular design using Fast Flying Geese and the Wing Clipper 1 tool to create blocks with no “Y” seam construction. Adding a bit of applique and a super Migrating Geese border will complete the project with style and impact.
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
With all of the geese traveling around this quilt, Atlantic Flyway seemed a most appropriate name. Techniques include “Fast Flying Geese” with the Wing Clipper I ruler, and “Migrating Geese” for the border and a bit of paper foundation piecing for the tricky star points. A wonderful wall... Read more
This duo, wall quilt and table runner, are certain to enhance the look of your fall decor. Both projects include a favorite Leaf Block and Flying Geese strips to create their overall design, and both are perfect scrap projects. Deb's Wing Clipper 1, Corner Beam, and Square Squared tools ensure... Read more
An unbelievable quilt that is certain to be a showstopper. The Wedge Star™ tool is used to create three simple block types that, when combined, give the illusion of curves connecting stars and star points. The intricate design looks difficult, but is easy for all since, like all Studio 180 Design... Read more
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