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
Large Square Squared
$ 49.50
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 Trail Blocks, and a fancy version of a Flying Goose we’re calling Birds of Paradise? With all this, we know you’re itching to give it a try!
This big, versatile, two piece tool set comes with the basic instructions for making Diamond Square units that finish from 1” up to 12” in whole inch increments. You'll want to keep your eyes open, too, because we’ll be introducing patterns and technique sheets for the additional techniques and blocks as they become available.
Details
- Ruler sizes: 9½” x 12½” and 12½” x 12 ”
- Twelve unit size options from 1” to 12” finished units
- Step by step illustrated instructions
- Starting strip and triangle sizes printed on tools
- Instructions for left hand cutting and trimming
- Fine lines for high accuracy
- Free online video for constructions and trim down techniques (see below, also on YouTube)
- Numerous companion patterns available
- Item # DT14
Video Demonstration
Starget
$ 10.50
Deb was asked by the Vermont Quilt Festival to create a quilt for their 2014 Raffle. She wanted the design to be unique and different for that very special organization, and Starget was born. She hadn’t planned on writing a pattern for it, but there were so many requests she just couldn’t let her customers down! Starget uses 4 different tools, and while each of the units is easy to make, some of the units have several color combinations so organization is key. If you pay a little bit of attention and follow Deb’s tips for organization you ‘ll have a beautiful quilt that’s well worth the effort!
Details
- Project size : 88" x 104"
- Required tools: V Block, Square Squared, Wing Clipper 1, and Split Rects
- Fabrics: Light and Medium Backgrounds, two Dark Fabrics, and an Accent Fabric
- Pattern # DTP064
Grand Illusion
$ 10.50
Do you think this looks like a tricky quilt? You might think so, but that's the Grand Illusion! It's a cinch! The blocks and sashing in this amazing quilt are put together so it looks like the blocks are set on point. But they aren't! You’ll use Studio 180 Design’s Tucker Trimmer 1, Square Squared, and Corner Pop tools to create this simple yet complex looking quilt.
Details
- Project size: 71” x 91” (twin) or 91" x 111" (queen)
- Block size: 15” finished
- Required tools: Tucker Trimmer 1, Square Squared, and Corner Pop
- Fabrics: Focus fabric with coordinating light, medium, dark, and accent fabrics
- Pattern # DTP063
Amusement
$ 10.50
Amusement is a fun and quirky quilt inspired by the Ferris Wheels found on the Amusement Piers in NJ, where Michelle grew up. Ferris Wheels are enjoyed by so many of us, just like this quilt will be for the quilter making it and the recipient receiving it.
Details
- Three project sizes: Wall Quilt, Throw, or Twin
- Block size: 20”
- Required tool: Tucker Trimmer 1, Wing Clipper 1, and Corner Pop
- Fabric: background, accent, light, medium, and dark
- Pattern # Mod007
Tumbling Triangles
$ 10.50
By Combining two contrasting fabrics you will create triangles tumbling down the quilt. Using your V Block tool, this quilt is fun and quick. Just jump right in and give it a whirl!
Details
- Six project sizes: 13” x 13” / 27” x 27” / 40” x 40” / 53” x 53” / 67” x 67” / 80” x 80”
- Required tool: V Block
- Fabric: 2 colors, light and dark
- Pattern # Mod008
Diamonds in the Sky
$ 10.50
Diamonds in the Sky is a brilliant high contrast quilt. The Corner Beam blocks used throughout the design give you an alternating diamond illusion that simply radiates beauty. While we made our Diamonds in the Sky project with a medley of bright fat quarters for our stars, you could use 6” strips or scraps of bright fabric to make this a dynamite stash-buster project.
Details
- Project size: 58” x 70”
- Block size: 9”
- Required tool: Corner Beam
- Scrap fabrics + background + binding
- Pattern # Mod004
Lucky Lemoynes
$ 10.50
This exciting quilt design created by Deb Tucker is made using a layout of Lemoyne stars interspersed with groups of Shaded 4 Patches. The quilt on the cover features beautiful fabrics from Island Batik. Using Deb’s Rapid Fire Lemoyne Star and Tucker Trimmer 3 tools you won’t have to gamble on this design coming out exactly how you want it to.
Details
- Project size: 56” x 70”
- Lemoyne star size: 7” finished
- Required tools: Rapid Fire Lemoyne Star and Tucker Trimmer 3
- Fabrics: Light background, dark background, 4 blues/greens, inner border, outer border
- Pattern # DTP060
Summer Blossoms
$ 10.50
Summer Blossoms was inspired by the vast flower gardens at Michelle’s home in Connecticut. This quilt has a light, airy feeling that provides a lot of movement, giving the illusion of flowers blowing in the summer breeze.
Details
- Project size: Throw and Queen
- Block size: 12”
- Required tool: Square Squared, Wing Clipper 1, and Corner Pop
- Fat Quarters + background + navy + yellow + lime
- Pattern # Mod006
Northern Neighbors
$ 10.50
This beautiful quilt featuring intricate maple leaves and flying geese celebrates our Northern Neighbours. You’ll use Deb’s Corner Beam, Split Rects, and Wing Clipper 1 tools to make this captivating quilt.
Details
- Project size: Twin (70" x 95½") or King (104" x 104")
- Block size: 22½" finished
- Required tool: Corner Beam, Split Rects, and Wing Clipper I
- Background fabric + scrappy darks + inner/middle/outer border fabrics
- Pattern # DTP057
Refraction
$ 10.50
A rainbow of colors bouncing off diamonds! Using 2½” strips this table runner is fun and quick to make. Refraction is a mixture of the Diamond Rectangle units and squares, making the simple look tricky. The Diamond Rects tool allows you to make the diamonds easily and precisely. You’ll have fun making this beautiful table runner and in no time it’ll be ready to use on your table.
Details
- Project size: 16” x 51”
- Use Pre-Cut Fabric Strips: 2½” x 40”
- Required tools: Diamond Rects
- Fabrics: Background and 6 assorted colored strips
- Pattern # DTP062
Sugar and Spice
$ 10.50
This sweet quilt design is made using an on-point arrangement of Lemoyne Stars accented by Half- and Quarter-Square Triangle units. You’ll use Deb’s Rapid Fire Lemoyne Star and Tucker Trimmer 1 tools to construct this charming quilt.
Details
- Project size : 45” x 62”
- Block size: 6” finished
- Required tools: Rapid Fire Lemoyne Star and Tucker Trimmer 1
- Fabrics: Background fabric and at least 12 fat quarters
- Pattern # DTP061
Filigree
$ 10.50
Have you ever wanted to make a Snail’s Trail quilt? If so, then this quilt’s for you! Filigree is a unique variation on a traditional Snail’s Trail block. Instead of a four patch in the center, there are two pointy triangles giving you inter-locking twists - a unique effect reminding us of filigree scrollwork. With the addition of the Corner Beam units between the Snail’s Trail blocks you have even more spiky interest!
Details
- Three project sizes: Lap, Twin, and Queen
- Required tool: Large Square Squared and the Corner Beam
- Fabric: 4 Fabrics needed - scrappy lights, scrappy darks, inner border and outer border
- Pattern # Mod009
