Tools for the Realist, Not the Idealist
Home of Deb Tucker's patented quilting tools, including the Wing Clipper, Tucker Trimmer, Rapid Fire Hunter's Star, and Rapid Fire Lemoyne Star. Here at Studio 180 Design, we design and market quilt tools, patterns and companion products to make quilting easier and more fun. Our tools add accuracy and precision for the best results in all your quilting projects.
New Releases
Star 60
$ 45.50
Are you ready to dive into the world of 60 degree quilting designs? Our Star 60™ tool brings the same concept of oversizing and trimming down into the realm of 60 degree shapes. We begin with a basic Star 60 unit, containing a diamond and two small triangles in 17 different size options, and then team this unit up with a multitude of additional shapes to create an array of amazing 60 degree quilt projects.
Of course, you will find all the same benefits you have come to expect from every Studio 180 Design tool. There are multiple size options, oversizing and trim down for better accuracy, fine lines for higher precision, right and left hand instructions, free videos, supporting patterns, incredible design options, ease of use with other patterns, and an increased success rate for every level quilt maker.
Details
- 17 block size options: 1” to 9” finished blocks
- Complete step by step illustrated instructions
- Left hand cutting illustrated instructions
- Free online video demonstration (coming soon!)
- Free bonus wall hanging project: Hextravaganza
- Charts to help determine fabric requirements for future projects
- Fine lines for higher accuracy
- Item # DT19
Video Demonstration
Corner Pop II
$ 35.50
I'm proud to announce a brilliant tool collaboration between Studio 180 Design and the Running with Scissors Quilters, The Corner Pop II! Built upon the same idea as the original Corner Pop tool, this tool will allow you to add popped corners with a 2:1 ratio. What that means is that CP2 will make pops that are twice as tall as they are wide which will give you some great, spiky looks.
Details
- Ruler Size: approx. 8" x 14"
- Twenty one size options
- 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 (coming soon)
- Numerous companion patterns are available
- Item # DT20
Corner Pop III
$ 35.50
I'm proud to announce a brilliant tool collaboration between Studio 180 Design and the Running with Scissors Quilters, The Corner Pop III! Built upon the same idea as the original Corner Pop tool, this tool will allow you to add popped corners with a 3:1 ratio. What that means is that CP3 will make pops that are three times as tall as they are wide which will give you some great, spiky looks.
Details
- Ruler Size: approx. 6" x 13"
- Twenty one size options
- 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 (coming soon)
- Numerous companion patterns available
- Item # DT21
Square Squared: Half Inch
$ 35.50
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
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
Striped 60 Technique Sheet
$ 8.25
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.
Details
- One page, laminated for durability
- Companion for Star 60 tool
- 13 sizes from 3" to 9"
- Block ideas included
- Coming Soon: Free online video for unit construction and tool trim down
- Left Handed trimdown instructions available for download
- Item # DTEC28
Video Demonstrations
Coming Soon!
Capped 60 Technique Sheet
$ 8.25
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.
Details
- One page, laminated for durability
- Companion for Star 60 tool
- 17 sizes from 1" to 9"
- Block ideas included
- Coming Soon: Free online video for unit construction and tool trim down
- Left Handed trimdown instructions available for download
- Item # DTEC29
Video Demonstrations
Coming Soon!
Framed 60 Technique Sheet
$ 8.25
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 star, but you can also use them in conjunction with other 60° units to create really interesting looks.
Details
- One page, laminated for durability
- Companion for Star 60 tool
- 16 sizes from 1½" to 9"
- Block ideas included
- Free online video for unit construction and tool trim down (Coming Soon!)
- Left Handed trimdown instructions available for download
- Item # DTEC31
Video Demonstrations
Coming Soon!
Quad 60 Technique Sheet
$ 8.25
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! Starting with an oversized strip piecing technique, followed by trim down steps using the Star 60 tool, you’ll be amazed at how quickly these units come together.
Details
- One page, laminated for durability
- Companion for Star 60 tool
- 17 sizes from 1" to 9"
- Block ideas included
- Free online video for unit construction and tool trim down (Coming Soon!)
- Item # DTEC30
Video Demonstrations
Coming Soon!
Bougainvillea
$ 12.40
Pretty flowers and huge thorns is what we saw when we first looked at this design, so the name could only be Bougainvillea! You’ll have fun working with this planned color scheme, making big blocks, and then adding more interest by double popping the corners to create something really unique.
Details
- Project Sizes: Lap, Twin, and Queen
- Required tools: Tucker Trimmer I, Corner Pop III
- Fabric: Dark, medium, light green, medium and dark red, and background
- Pattern # Mod035
Arizona Highlands
$ 12.40
The Arizona Highlands is a picturesque area of our country, rich in Mother Nature's amazing colors Our quilt pattern pulls together shades of red and golds seen in the rock formations, as well as a greens seen in the large stands of trees and shrubs. You will use a number of our favorite tools to create the different block types and then add a smashing pieced border as a finishing touch. It is certain to become the focal point in any home decor.
Details
- Project Size: 104" x 104"
- Required tools: Diamond Rects, Four Patch Square Up, Square Squared, Tucker Trimmer I, V Block
- Fabric: Dark, medium, light green, medium and dark red, gold, and background
- Pattern # DTP089
Traditional Log Cabin Technique Sheet
$ 8.25
Quilters love log cabin blocks. A Log Cabin block consists of a center square with a series of "logs" sewn around all four sides of the square. Sounds easy, but anyone who has tried to make them knows they are a challenge to get sized perfectly. Our technique has you strip piece each round of oversized logs, then trim after each round and once again at the end. The final trim assures your finished block is the correct size. A beloved technique made even better. What’s not to love!
Details
- One page, laminated for durability
- Three hole punched
- Companion technique for Tucker Trimmer 3
- 24 block variations from 2" to 12" finished
- Free video demonstration coming soon
- Left Handed trimdown instructions available for download here
- Item # DTEC 32
Video Demonstration
Coming Soon!
Curved Log Cabin Technique Sheet
$ 8.25
Add a little twist to your log cabin blocks with the Curved Log Cabin technique sheet! The block is made up of one center square with a series of narrow and wide logs sewn around the center square. Sounds easy, but if you have ever tried to make them, you know that it is tough to get them to come out the way you want them - nice and square. Our technique has you strip piece each round of oversized logs, then trim with the Tucker Trimmer III, which allows you to straighten up those edges before you sew the next round. You will make every block quickly, easily, and accurately.
Details
- One page, laminated for durability
- Three-hole punched
- Companion technique for Tucker Trimmer III
- 10 block variations from 2 ½” to 11 ½” finished
- Free video demonstration coming soon
- Left Handed trimdown instructions available for download here
- Item # DTEC33
Hollow Cube 60 Technique Sheet
$ 8.25
The Hollow Cube 60 technique sheet is a great companion for your Star 60 tool! Create some spectacular projects with this amazing technique that gives you the look of light shining through a hollow cube. This technique creates a hexagon that can be added to any 60° project to add the illusion of a multi-dimensional block to your quilt. What fun!!
Details
- One page, laminated for durability
- Companion for Star 60 tool
- 16 sizes from 3" to 18"
- Free online video for unit construction and tool trim down (Coming Soon!)
- Left Handed trimdown instructions available for download
- Item # DTEC34
Video Demonstrations
Coming Soon!
Sprinkler
$ 12.40
Have fun with this great strip pieced project that comes together lickety-split! You will combine a new technique with Quad 60 units to create fun spinning stars and floating triangles. This is a great project to use with your pre-cut 2½” strips, just make sure that your strips are at least 42” in length to make the technique and cutting work.
Details
- Three project sizes: Baby (38¾”x 51”), Lap (66½”x 76”), and Queen (94½”x 99”)
- Required tool: Star 60®
- Fabric: Assorted Medium/Dark 2½” strips, background, inner and outer border
- Pattern # Mod036
Star 60 Log Cabin Technique Sheet
$ 8.25
Do you love log cabin blocks? Then this is the technique for you, take your log cabin blocks from squares to diamonds using our Star 60 Log Cabin technique sheet! This technique sheet walks you through the steps of making log cabin blocks using the Star 60® tool. You can either use the diamonds to make an interesting quilt or turn them into Star 60 units that you can use to make hexagons. Like our other Log Cabin techniques, you will strip piece your logs and then trim each round of logs before you add the next. Give this fun block a try today!
Details
Edged Wedge Technique Sheet
$ 8.25
Time to add some spice to those Wedge Star blocks! Edged Wedge adds an edging of color to your stars to give them an additional pop of color and dimension! Explore this strip piecing method for edging your diamonds and see how easy it is to make a different type of Wedge Star block!
Details
- One page, laminated for durability
- Companion for Wedge Star® tool
- 21 block sizes available from 4” to 24” finished
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Free online video for unit construction and tool trim down (Coming soon!)
- Left Handed trimdown instructions available for download
- Item # DTEC36
Power Strip 60 Technique Sheet
$ 8.25
Do you need to make a bunch of Star 60 units that are all the same color? Then Power Strip 60 is the technique sheet for you! Strip piecing speeds up the construction so that you can quickly get them made. And if your Star 60 units need a companion triangle, there's a new included technique to make multiples at the same time for that, too.
Details
- One page, laminated for durability
- Companion for Star 60® tool
- 17 block sizes available from 1” to 9” finished
- Free online video for unit construction and tool trim down (Coming soon!)
- Left Handed trimdown instructions available for download
- Download for how many sub-cuts you get from a strip set
- Item # DTEC37
Snow Crystal
$ 12.40
This pattern uses Star 60, Capped 60, and Quad 60 units, along with Large Companion Triangles to create a unique table topper or tree skirt in three different sizes. The fabric selection can be traditional Christmas colors, fun winter themed fabrics, or just something that coordinates with your décor.
Details
- Project size: Measured from Flat Side to Flat Side: 32", 46", and 60"
- Required tools: Star 60®
- Fabric: Red, Background, Dark Green, Medium Green
- Pattern # DTP090
News
Welcome to the Exuberance Blog Hop!
Welcome to the Studio 180 Design Exuberance Blog Hop! We are excited to announce our latest collaboration with Island Batik. This fun and joyous fabric collection features bright, bold colors and whimsical shapes that are unlike anything we’ve created before.
The Studio 180 Design Toolbox
If you’ve followed Studio 180 Design for any period of time, you know that we have a complete lineup of tools. There are what we like to call fundamental tools, for some of the most common units in quilting; and then there are Rapid Fire and star tools that make more complex units and blocks.
BlockBuster Season 7: The Complete Collection
Can you believe we've been doing the BlockBuster series for seven years?
2022 was a great year for our BlockBusters. We’ve got a little bit of everything for you, from simple one tool blocks to more complex blocks that use multiple tools and technique sheets. We’ve gathered up all of the blocks here in one post to make it easier to find what you’re looking for.
