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
- Free bonus wall hanging project: Hextravaganza
- Charts to help determine fabric requirements for future projects
- Fine lines for higher accuracy
- Item # DT19
Video Demonstration
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
- Free online video for unit construction and tool trim down
- Left Handed trimdown instructions are available for download here
- Item # DTEC28
Video Demonstrations
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
- Left Handed trimdown instructions are available for download here
- Item # DTEC30
Video Demonstrations
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
Different Perspective
$ 12.40
Try taking a different perspective on making diamonds! You use your Tucker Trimmer® I and Corner Pop® II to make diamonds in an unusual way. By popping the corners of Shaded Four Patch units and pairing them with regular Shaded Four Patch units, you get a unique and modern quilt with lots of space for custom quilting. We hope you enjoy making this quilt that has you seeing things from a different perspective.
Details
- Three project sizes: Baby, Lap, Twin
- Required tools: Tucker Trimmer® I, Corner Pop ® II
- Fabric: Assorted Mediums, Dark, Background
- Pattern # Mod037
Mama Bear's Paws
$ 12.40
This quilt is a fun take on a traditional Bear Paw block; you can use fat quarters or scraps, or even your leftover cutaways from Corner Beam units! The Split Rects tool makes perfect half rectangles every time!
Details
- Three project sizes: Crib, Lap, Full
- Required tools: Split Rects®, Tucker Trimmer® III
- Fabric: Assorted Medium/Dark, Background, Dark Border, Accent, Multi
- Pattern # DTP091
Triangles Galore
$ 12.40
This pattern uses the Triangle Pizazz technique to create a quilt full of spinning triangles in four different sizes - and it's fat quarter friendly! Give this quilt a scrappy look by using many bright fat quarters or pick your favorite coordinating colors for a more subtle appearance. Whichever direction you select, you are bound to end up with a sensational quilt!
Details
- Four project sizes: Crib (34"x 50"), Lap (54"x 68"), Twin (68"x 97"), and Full (82"x 97")
- Required tools: Tucker Trimmer III
- Fabric: Fat Quarters, Background, Accent, and Borders
- Pattern # DTP092
Exuberance Fabric Bundle
$ 70.75
Exuberance is our newest original batik collection, designed by Studio 180 and produced in collaboration with Island Batik. This is the perfect summer fabric collection, featuring coral-, bubble trail-, and turbulent tide-inspired prints in bright, bold colors that would be perfectly at home on a sarong on a tropical beach. With 22 fabrics, Exuberance can be used to create stunning original projects, but shows just as well when being used for older patterns!
Details
- Bundle of all 22 Exuberance fabrics
- Available in fat quarter, half-yard, or one-yard bundles
- Available while supplies last!
Eighth Inch Tucker Trimmer
$ 27.00
The Eighth Inch Tucker Trimmer trims down 13 different unit sizes in ⅛”, ⅜”, ⅝” and ⅞” increments. For all the times when you just have to trim to an ⅛” increment. Use it to quickly and accurately 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 multiple diagonals which allow you to align ruler guide lines with unit seam lines to quickly locate the exact center of pieced units. This makes unit construction easy, precise and perfect every time and it’s also handy for cutting those ⅛” squares from strips.
It is compact, simple to read, and provides the same great results you've come to expect from all Studio 180 Design tools. It is the perfect tool for those who prefer to make quilts using smaller units!
Details
- Ruler Size: 7½” x 7½”
- Thirteen unit size options from ⅜” finished to 3⅜” finished in ⅛” increments (trim sizes ⅞” to 3⅞”)
- Step by Step illustrated instructions included for making half square triangle, hourglass and combination units. Now available to download!
- Instructions illustrated for left handed trimming
- Charts for easy conversion of other pattern instructions
- Free online videos for unit construction and trim down (coming soon)
- Item #DT25
Eighth Inch Wing Clipper
$ 30.00
The Eighth Inch Wing Clipper can trim down 8 different size flying geese that finish in ⅛”, ⅜”, ⅝” and ⅞” increments. This is the perfect tool for all those projects that call for these tricky size units. This tool and the associated Fast Flying Geese construction technique, allows you to make four finished units from five squares. The best part is that each unit is constructed slightly oversized so they can quickly be trimmed to a perfect size with perfect seam placement using the Eighth Inch Wing Clipper tool. Every single unit will be exactly right every time. Who ever thought that would happen with Flying Geese units?!?!
Details
- Ruler Size: 4¾” x 8¾”
- Eight unit sizes from ⅝”x 1¼” finished to 2⅜”x 4¾” finished units
- Note all sizes on this ruler are based on heights that finish in ⅛”, ⅜”, ⅝” and ⅞” increments
- The heights increase in ¼” increments
- Step by step illustrated instructions included with the tool and also available to download
- Instructions and illustrations for left handed trimming included
- Chart for easy conversions of other patterns and designs
- Fine lines for higher accuracy
- Free online videos for construction and trim down (coming soon)
- Item #DT26
News
What is a Technique Sheet?
At Studio 180 Design we create tools that help you make many of quilting’s common units and blocks. Each tool comes with a full set of instructions that show you how to make the particular unit that tool is designed for and give the option for multiple sizes.
Nino's Favorite Cat Cave: A Free Pattern in Exuberance
Sue Tucker here, CFO of Studio 180 Design. You don’t hear from me often, but today I’m here with a special project, just for you! I hope you’re totally inspired from a week of seeing quilts in our beautiful Exuberance fabric line with Island Batik. I know I am, and we are all thrilled with the creativity our designers have shown with their fabulous quilt creations. Today, with this P.S., we are offering you a different kind of project.
