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
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!
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.
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
If you love jazzing up your stars as much as we do, this is one that you're not going to want to skip! The Framed 60 Technique Sheet allows you to create a Star 60 unit with a contrasting band of color added around the outside edge of the diamond. Sew six together and you will get a beautiful framed... Read more
Are you ready to add a wow factor to your next Rapid Fire Lemoyne Star project? This is it! A slivering construction step allows you to create amazing, spiked Blooming Lemoyne Stars, and the unusual block arrangement adds the extra impact you are looking for.
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
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.
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.
Wondering how to turn your Lemoyne Star units into triangular half blocks? Well, it's actually quite easy and requires just a few modifications to the standard Rapid Fire Lemoyne Star process. You'll be able to quickly add oodles of exciting design possibilities to your quilt making. Ten sizes from... Read more
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
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... Read more
Running With Scissors Quilters Uses Studio 180 -- V Block Trimmer Stk# UDT11 and Tucker Trimmer I Stk# UDT03. The Quilters Magic Wind Stk# UDT04 is highly recommended.
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