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Day Two - Exuberance Blog Hop from Quilting Affection

It's my pleasure to have you on my blog today for day two of the Deb Tucker Studio 180 Design Exuberance Blog Hop. For those of you who haven't visited my site before, let me introduce myself. Hi! I'm Tina Dillard, the owner of Quilting Affection Designs and a Studio 180 Design Certified Instructor. I have recently joined forces with my friend, fellow Certified Instructor Diana Mann of Muragboo Quilts. I'm bringing you an improved Precision Block Academy, which I created in 2021.

Throughout this Blog Hop, a few of my fellow Certified Instructors are sharing ...

added by Quilting Affection Designs 1 year, 9 months ago. under blog hop , exuberance fabric collection , island batik , power strip 60 , precision block academy , shaded 60 , star 60 tool , studio 180 design

Precision Block Academy Open Registration from Quilting Affection

I hope everyone is enjoying the new year so far. It's my pleasure to announce Precision Block Academy (PBA) is open for new students. Just what is PBA? Precision Block Academy (PBA) teaches quilters how to make better blocks so they can make better quilts with less stress and frustration.

PBA is built around Studio 180 Design tools that let you design slightly oversized units, then trim them down to the perfect size. So if you have some Studio 180 Tools lying around collecting dust or want tools that will make creating your blocks easier, these are the ones ...

added by Quilting Affection Designs 2 years, 11 months ago. under make perfect quilts , online training , precision block academy , sampler quilt , studio 180 design , studio 180 design tool training

Block Party Block #21 - Flying Darts Tutorial from Quilting Affection

It's the first Block Party Block of 2022. Block Party Block #21 "Flying Darts" reminds me of playing lawn darts on camping trips or in the backyard. The Studio 180 Design Corner Beam®, Tucker Trimmer®, and Corner Pop® tools are used for this block. You can download your block, Here!

This tutorial is about making Popped Half Square Triangles for the Flying Darts Block Party Block.

Start by choosing your fabrics and deciding the size of your block. Then cut your squares out according to your size. See the Tucker Trimmer® tool instructions for how to make half-square triangles ...

added by Quilting Affection Designs 2 years, 11 months ago. under block party blocks , corner beam , corner pop , flying darts , precision block academy , studio 180 design , tucker trimmer.

2021 Goal Review and 2022 Goals from Quilting Affection

Happy New Year, everybody! As I wind down the year, I'm looking back on my goals from last year and making some new ones. Then I join my technique pattern editor, Yvonne, who blogs at Quilting Jetgirl, for an Annual Planning Party link-up.

Let's start with my 2021 goals.

Looking back on my 2021 goals, I see they shifted a little bit during the year. I set three goals for 2021, the main goal, three secondary goals. Let's look at these goals and how they worked out this year.

My main goal for the year was to ...

added by Quilting Affection Designs 2 years, 11 months ago. under #2022planningparty , annual planning party , blooming , forest glade , pattern writing , precision block academy , providence , quilting affection designs , quilting jetgirl , studio 180 design

Blockbuster 65 Twilight Zone and Geese of a Feather Technique! from Quilting Affection

Recently, Studio 180 Design released Twilight Zone, its newest blockbuster. This color play block is made with the Wing Clipper® and Square Squared® tools. The only thing else you'll need is the new Geese of a Feather Technique sheet, depending on how you place the flying geese units.

As I was working on my Twilight Zone block, I decided to write a tutorial on how to make Geese of the Feather.

What is the Geese of a Feather technique?

Have you ever wanted four flying geese with all one color on one side and all the other colors on ...

added by Quilting Affection Designs 3 years ago. under blockbuster , geese of a feather , precision block academy , square squared , studio 180 design , twilight zone , wing clipper

The Studio 180 Design Technique Sheets! from Quilting Affection

One thing I like about Studio 180 Design is how they expand the ways you can use your tools. Not only through their beautiful pattern but in their Technique Sheets.

Many of you are wondering what a Technique Sheet is? They are single laminated hole punch sheets. Each technique will expand your use of the tools and broaden your skills for more design creativity. Each of the Technique Sheets will provide you with detailed instructions, cutting charts, and drawings.

There are 31 Technical sheets for all Studio 180 Design tools, except for the Rapid Fire Hunter’s Star and the ...

added by Quilting Affection Designs 3 years, 1 month ago. under expand quilting knowledge , precision block academy , quilting affection designs , studio 180 certified instructor , studio 180 design , studio 180 design technique sheets , studio 180 design tools

Block Party Block #18 "Pointed Square" Quickets Tutorial from Quilting Affection

It’s fun to look at different blocks and see different shapes and dimensions. This month's Block Party Block #18, "Pointed Square," does just that; you will find that it looks like it is two blocks, but it really is one block.

Did you know that starting this month you can have these blocks delivered to your email box? All you have to do is to sign up for my newsletter and on the 15th of the month, you will receive an email with the Free Block inside.

You only need the Studio 180 Design Wing Clipper® I and ...

added by Quilting Affection Designs 3 years, 2 months ago. under free block pattern. , pickets , pickets and quickets , precision block academy , quickets , quilting affection designs , square squared , studio 180 design , wing clipper

Do you know that Studio 180 Design has Free Downables? from Quilting Affection

This week, I want to cover something that many people don’t know about the Studio 180 Design Website.

It has a Free Downloadable page. This page is a great resource, so I thought I would share it with you today.

To reach the Free Downloads page, just click on this link. If you are already on the Studio 180 Design website, click on the menu tab labeled “Free Downloads” under the Studio 180 Design header.

Once you are on the page, you will find many goodies to help you on your quilting journey.

Tool Instructions Section

Starting with the ...

added by Quilting Affection Designs 3 years, 2 months ago. under free patterns , precision block academy , studio 180 design , studio 180 design freebies , tool instructions

What Studio 180 Design Tools Should I start with? from Quilting Affection

As a Studio 180 Design Certified Instructor, I am asked many questions about the Studio 180 Design tools. The number one question I’m asked is What Studio 180 Design Tools should I start with?

My response to this question is you should start with the essential tools. These tools are the Tucker Trimmer I, Wing Clipper I, and Square Squared tool. The three tools will get you started with basic units that you will see in many quilt patterns and start most quilt projects.

Each tool is multisized with fine lines for accuracy. The tools come with detailed step-by-step ...

added by Quilting Affection Designs 3 years, 2 months ago. under precision block academy , square squared , studio 180 design , tucker trimmer 1 , what tool is the best , wing clipper

Why Should I use the Studio 180 Design Tools? from Quilting Affection

When I started getting back into quilting about ten years ago, I found that I struggled with several areas. First, I was having problems with my points and corners not lining up. Then my finished quilt tops would have fullness in the centers and the borders. Second, I struggled to get my blocks to come out the right size and have everything line up for years. I tried various methods and different tools.

Then around five years ago, I attended one of the Schoolhouse sessions at Quilt Market (Quilt Industry Trade Show) and saw a demonstration of the Studio 180 ...

added by Quilting Affection Designs 3 years, 3 months ago. under certified instructors , deb tucker , precision block academy , quilting affection designs , quilting technique sheets , quilting tools , studio 180 design

Precision Block Academy Open Registration Begins! from Quilting Affection

Are you feeling Overwhelmed, Not Confidence, and Uncertain in some of your quilting projects?

Do you have Studio 180 Design tools still sitting in the package and do not know how to use them?

Do you want to learn the Studio 180 Design tools and techniques but do not have a local quilt shop or Studio 180 Design Certified instructor to teach the tools?

New to quilting and what to learn more to expand your quilting knowledge.

Well, I have a solution to your problems that I’m So Super Excited about, and I can't wait to share it ...

added by Quilting Affection Designs 3 years, 7 months ago. under precision block academy , quilting academy , quilting affection designs , quilting classes , quilting membership , studio 180 design

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