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
Wedge Star
$ 39.75
The Wedge Star tool is sure to be an exciting addition to your quilting toolbox! Designed to make a variety of different blocks based on 45º sub-units, ranging from simple kaleidoscope blocks to complex stars with diamond points going north, south, east and west. And with 22 different size options and the ability to swap sub-units in and out of blocks, you’ll be able to create virtually unlimited designs. This is a tool guaranteed to keep your creativity flowing, project after project!
As an added benefit, we’ve also included a free bonus project, Freelancer, in the Wedge Star’s instruction set. And with all the possibilities the Wedge Star™ tool offers, this project can truly be yours; just change the size and coloring to make a spectacular project as unique as you are. The quilt size and fabric yardage will, of course, depend on the size blocks you choose.
Details
- 22 block size options: 3” to 24” finished blocks
- Complete step by step illustrated instructions
- Left hand cutting illustrated instructions
- Free online video demonstration (coming soon!)
- Free bonus wall hanging project: Freelancer
- Charts to help determine fabric requirements for future projects
- Fine lines for higher accuracy
- Item # DT18
Video Demonstrations
Coming Soon!
Corner Pop 2
$ 28.50
I'm proud to announce a brilliant tool collaboration between Studio 180 Design and the Running with Scissors Quilters, The Corner Pop 2! 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 available
- Item # DT20
Corner Pop 3
$ 28.50
I'm proud to announce a brilliant tool collaboration between Studio 180 Design and the Running with Scissors Quilters, The Corner Pop 3! 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
Hunter's Star Royal Treasures
$ 32.50
Hunter's Star Designs fit for a King or Queen
Another exciting book filled with more than forty projects for fitting either a king size or queen size bed. Each unique design was created with my Rapid Fire Hunter's Star - Large Star tool and streamlined construction techniques. All projects are constructed using the same 9” block size and several simple fabric formulas.
Spark your creative side with these innovative techniques and designs. You’ll be thrilled with the results and astounded by the efficiency. A great way to reward the king or queen in your life.
Details
- Companion for the Rapid Fire Hunter's Star - Large Star tool
- Beautifully illustrated with full color, full page photos of each quilt
- Step by step instructions for both right and left handed quilters
- Over 40 different projects with multiple design variations
- Layout plans for each quilt included
- Great inspiration for many future projects
- 8½" by 11" format; lay flat binding for ease of use
- Unique block designs never seen before
- Item # DTB04
Water Lily
$ 11.50
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.
Details
- Project size: 75" x 75"
- Required tools: Rapid Fire Lemoyne Star, Tucker Trimmer III (the Corner Pop is highly recommended)
- Fabric: medium (scrappy), accent, and background
- Pattern # DTP078
Full Spectrum
$ 11.50
Add some sparkle to your quilt with this Faceted Wedge project. The Wedge Star tool makes the intricate piecing easier than ever before. It is recommended that you be familiar with the tool and techniques prior to attempting our Full Spectrum design.
Details
- Project size: 70" x 70"
- Required tools: Wedge Star
- Fabric: background and brights
- Pattern # Mod022
Snowdrops
$ 11.50
Growing up in Vermont, my favorite sign of spring was snowdrop flowers popping out from under the snow. I always found the dichotomy between their delicate looks and their hearty resistance to the bitter cold of the Northeastern winters particularly striking. This quilt is inspired by these blooms, blossoming in the dark and cold, against all odds.
Details
- Two project sizes: 43” x 60” / 60” x 77”
- Required tools: Corner Beam, Corner Pop, V Block, Rapid Fire Lemoyne Star
- Fabric: 3 colors, dark, and background
- Pattern # DTP077
Tumbleweeds
$ 11.50
Tumbleweeds bouncing across the desert in a stiff breeze. That’s what I think of every time I look at this quilt. Using our Corner Pop II and one simple block, you quickly and easily create a project full of movement that goes together in a snap.
Details
- Three project sizes: Lap, Twin, Queen
- Required tool: Corner Pop II
- Fabric: background, darks (4), accent
- Pattern # Mod023
Split Rects Bonus Units Technique Sheet
$ 7.50
Use your Split Rects tool to make Elongated Combination and Hourglass Units to add spice to your sashings or create unique stars.
Details
- One page, laminated for durability
- Three hole punched for storage
- Companion for Split Rects tool
- Seven unit sizes from 1" x 2" to 4" x 8" finished
- Block and project suggestions included
- Free online video for unit construction and tool trim down (available soon!)
- Left Handed instructions available for download here
- Item # DTEC22
Video Demonstration
Coming soon!
Offset Four Patch Technique Sheet
$ 7.50
If you thought a simple Four Patch added loads of interest to a design, wait until you see what an offset version with different size “patches” will do! 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.
Details
- One page, laminated for durability
- Three hole punched for storage
- Companion for Four Patch Square Up tool
- Seventeen unit sizes from ¾" to 5" finished
- Block and project suggestions included
- Free online video for unit construction and tool trim down (available soon!)
- Left Handed instructions available for download here
- Item # DTEC23
Video Demonstration
Coming soon!
Twisted Wedge Star Technique Sheet
$ 7.50
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.
Details
- One page, laminated for durability
- Three hole punched for storage
- Companion for Wedge Star tool
- Twenty Two unit sizes from 3" to 24" finished
- Free online video for unit construction and tool trim down (available soon!)
- Item # DTEC24
Video Demonstration
Coming soon!
Diamond Four Patch Wedge Technique Sheet
$ 7.50
Another great technique to use with your Wedge Star tool. You will construct four patch diamonds using strip piecing, trim, add small wedges, and trim the inside point so you have four perfectly sized diamonds in each star point every time. With this technique you can create twenty two block size variations from 6" up to 48" in 2" increments.
Details
- One page, laminated for durability
- Three hole punched for storage
- Companion for Wedge Star tool
- Twenty Two unit sizes from 6" to 48" finished in 2" increments
- Free online video for unit construction and tool trim down (available soon!)
- Left Handed instructions available for download here
- Item # DTEC25
Video Demonstration
Coming soon!
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