Pickets & Quickets Technique Sheet
DTEC02
$ 6.50
Companion product for Wing Clipper 1 and 2. This technique sheet provides two methods to make a rectangular unit that looks like a flying goose with only one side triangle - like the Pickets on some Picket Fences. In both cases you make your unit oversized and trim to perfection with your Wing Clipper ruler. You can make 10 sizes with the Wing Clipper 1, and 9 sizes with the Wing Clipper 2. Fun block and project suggestions included. Online video available (see below, also on YouTube).
Details
- One page, laminated for durability
- Three hole punched for storage
- Companion for Wing Clipper 1 and 2
- Multiple sizes
- Block and project suggestions included
- Free online video for unit construction and tool trim down (see below, also on YouTube)
- Item # DTEC02
Video Demonstration
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Wing Clipper 2
$ 19.50
An in between tool that trims down Flying Geese units in 9 additional size not covered with the Wing Clipper 1. Many of today’s best designers like to create quilts and patterns with Flying Geese units that are based on finished heights of ¼” and ¾” increments. They are sometimes just the right size for a particular design and having a tool that gives you the opportunity to make them quickly, and then clean them up with high precision, is a welcome addition to many quilter’s tool box. By supplementing the Wing Clipper 1 with this tool, you will have 19 different size options for traditional Flying Geese units. Absolutely the best set of tools on the market!
Details
- Ruler size - 5¼” x 10”
- Nine unit size options from ¾” x 1½” finished size units to 4¾” x 9½” finished size units
- Note all sizes on this ruler are based on heights that finish to ¼” or ¾”.
- Also the heights increase in half inch increments.
- Step by step illustrated instructions, available to download
- Instructions and illustrations for left hand trimming
- Chart for easy conversions of other patterns and designs
- Fine lines for higher accuracy
- Numerous companion patterns available
- Item # DT08
Video Demonstrations
Wing Clipper 1
$ 19.50
The Wing Clipper is a must have tool if you are making Flying Geese units for your quilt. This tool, and the associated Fast Flying Geese construction technique, allow you to make four finished units from five squares. The best part is that each unit is constructed slightly oversized so each can be trimmed to a perfect size with perfect seam placement once the sewing and pressing are complete by using the Wing Clipper tool. You can see the tool in action on our free online video demonstration below. Every single unit will be exactly right every time. Now who ever thought that would happen with Flying Geese units?!?!
Details
- Ruler size: 5½” x 10½”
- Ten unit sizes from ½” x 1” finished units to 5” x 10” finished units
- Note all sizes on this ruler are based on heights that finish to ½” or whole inch.
- Also the heights increase in half inch increments.
- Step by step illustrated instructions, available to download
- Instructions and illustrations for left hand trimming
- Chart for easy conversions of other patterns and designs
- Fine lines for higher accuracy
- Free online videos for constructions and trim down techniques (see below, also on YouTube)
- Numerous companion patterns available
- Item # DT07
Video Demonstrations
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
Atlantic Flyway
$ 10.50
With all of the geese traveling around this quilt, Atlantic Flyway seemed a most appropriate name. Techniques include “Fast Flying Geese” with the Wing Clipper 1 ruler, and “Migrating Geese” for the border and a bit of paper foundation piecing for the tricky star points. A wonderful wall quilt.
Details
- Project size: 44” x 44”
- Block size: 22½” finished center star, 6” finished border stars
- Required tool: Wing Clipper 1
- Highly recommended tool: Quilter’s Magic Wand
- Scrap fabrics, background, and border fabric
- Pattern # DTP026