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
$ 38.50
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
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
Square Squared: Half Inch
$ 28.50
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
Abstraction
$ 11.50
Create the illusion of spheres floating in space when you use strip piecing and three different values of fabric on a light background. The project is constructed with the Four Patch Square Up® tool allowing you to pair together squares and rectangles to form this geometric Abstraction.
Designed by the Running with Scissors Quilters.
Details
- Two project sizes: Lap (64” x 64”) and Full/Queen (83” x 97”)
- Required tools: Four Patch Square Up
- Fabric: 3 colors and background
- Pattern # Mod029
All That Wander
$ 11.50
The beautiful pathway in this design is created using a second background, edged with colorful triangles. This quilt provides a new perspective on a traditional log cabin. You will have a wonderful time along the way as you create this fun and easy design.
Designed by Rosella Hanson.
Details
- Finished project size: Queen (90” x 90”)
- Required tools: Corner Pop 2, Wing Clipper 1, Tucker Trimmer 3
- Fabric: Two colors in three values (6 total), Accent Color, and 2 Backgrounds
- Pattern # DTP080
Beaded Lace
$ 11.50
Combining Corner Beam Units with Uneven Chain Units creates the illusion of a quilt made on point. Adding an accent fabric and a properly placed dark fabric helps to create a wonderful beaded effect on this quilt. This is a great project to use some of your fat quarters for the lap and queen size quilts. Make it scrappy or make it “planned scrappy”; either way the effect will be dazzling.
Designed by Sarah Furrer.
Details
- Three project sizes: Lap (63” x 63”), Queen (83” x 83”), and King (104” x 104”)
- Required tools: Corner Beam, Tucker Trimmer 1
- Fabric: 3 colors and background
- Pattern # Mod028
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!
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
Emerald Isle
$ 11.50
Make this snazzy Irish Chain type project using your Wedge Star tool and several fun new techniques! Choose greens to make it feel like a true Irish Quilt, or consider using any other group of favorite colors. It will look amazing in anything you pick.
Details
- Project sizes: 56 1⁄2” x 75”
- Required tools: Wedge Star, Four Patch Square Up, Tucker Trimmer 3
- Fabric: 3 colors and Background
- Pattern # DTP079
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
Zen Garden
$ 11.50
Quilt your way to peace, harmony, and balance using your Four Patch Square Up tool. Make these complex looking but easy to make quilt blocks and assemble them into a pleasing pattern to create your own quilted Zen Garden.
Details
- Project sizes: 82" x 82"
- Required tool:Four Patch Square Up tool
- Fabric: 4 Fabrics plus Background
- Pattern # Mod026
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