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
$ 41.00
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 2
$ 32.00
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
$ 32.00
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
$ 32.00
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
$ 11.50
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
Flashpoint
$ 11.50
This exciting design includes an unexpected feature – the addition of Hunter’s Star blocks around an interesting, more traditional style block. Generally, a Hunter’s Star block is used only with other Hunter’s Star blocks in a quilt, but we love the way Sarah has added them here for an unusual and interesting twist, and we think many of you will too. The limited number of fabrics and careful color placement create a variety of secondary patterns that really come to life in this design. We hope that you have as much fun making this quilt as we did.
Details
- Project sizes: 66" x 66"
- Required Tools: Rapid Fire Hunter's Star - Petite Star & Tucker Trimmer I
- Pattern #DTP087
Meteor Storm
$ 11.50
Spectacular star blocks make up this dynamic quilt design. With the combination of both the Blazing and Banded Rapid Fire. Lemoyne Star techniques that elevate your basic Lemoyne Star blocks, along with the use of large block sizes, you’ll create a stunning project that is sure to become a treasured family heirloom.
Details
- Project sizes: 104" x 104"
- Required Tools: Rapid Fire Lemoyne Star & Tucker Trimmer III
- Pattern #DTP088
Greenbelt
$ 11.50
Dig through your scrap box or purchase coordinating fabrics to make this very modern quilt in sizes from baby to queen. Select 15 fabrics with a mix of colors and pattern scales to create a quilt that makes people stop for a second look.
Made with only one block using half square triangles, let your imagination go a little wild with fabrics. If you're adventurous, you can twist and turn the blocks to put your own spin on the design!
Details
- Project sizes: Baby (30” x 36”), Crib (40” x 48”), Throw (60” x 72”), and Queen (90” x 108”)
- Required tools: Tucker Trimmer I or III
- Designed by Rosella Hanson
- Pattern # SP002
Striped 60 Technique Sheet
$ 7.50
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
$ 7.50
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
$ 7.50
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
- 13 sizes from 3" 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
$ 7.50
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!
News
Certified Instructor Training 2022
If you've listened to me talk for any amount of time, I'm sure you've heard me talk about my "CI's" or Certified Instructors. Usually, I give a brief description of what that is, but today?
Pop Stars
As promised, I’m continuing to show you other quilts created from our Bellingham Bay fabric collection from Island Batik.
Meteor Storm
Over the next couple of weeks, as the Bellingham Bay fabric starts to arrive in shops, I’ll be showing you some of the other quilts we have created for the collection.