I am constantly amazed at the engineering that goes into these awesome tools! As a former math teacher and total math geek, I find myself wanting to figure out the math, lol. I added this ruler and a few others to my stash and purchased several technique sheets - I look forward to playing with these!
Thank you, Deb. SO happy I found this tutorial. I was at Quilt Week in Daytona Beach this year (FEB 2020) and took a class with Michell Hiatt. She taught us how to use this tool and now that I am ready to work on the quilt again, I forgot how to use it.This video refreshed my memory. I'm so glad I saved my side triangles and now I can make smaller triangles. I just enjoy playing around with new tools. THANK YOU!
I just purchased this ruler today - Ive' wanted it for some time. Nothing simple about the geometry, so I'll have to practice a bit. Thanks for video - it's helped a LOT.
I'm very much excited to get me these tools. I'm doing by keeping on d cloth paper cutting . But this is easy way but u should know d tricks of cutting
Some notes from my personal sweatshop. I have a formula below for those of you who wish to cut your side triangles from rectangles using Deb's prescribed strip widths for side triangles. (I am both nebbish and lazy). This method works for Corner beam, V Block, Spit Rects side triangles. (Note that the Diamond Rectangle ruler prescribes the rectangle sizes for the side pieces for that block). (P. S. I have each of these rulers). I have found that when there are manifold blocks to make for any of these any of these units, it is highly efficient to cut the side triangles from rectangles v. a strip of fabric and rotating/flipping either the tool or the fabric. With correctly-sized rectangles, align the tool once (align north/south with prescribed strip height) and make one cut for two perfect side triangles. The yield is all the more if you are stacking and whacking layers when you have hundreds of units to make--particularly with background pieces. For those of you with a Stripology ruler, you can increase your productivity with that ruler to make these rectangles. Here's a simple formula to calculate your rectangle: (Always make a test before cutting multiple pieces!) Formula: (Prescribed strip height)/2 + .75" Example: Prescribed strip height is 4". How wide is the rectangle? 4"/2 + .75" = 2.75" Cut rectangles 4" x 2.75 " To make your cut, align ruler at strip height (not width), and make your cut. Follow mirroring requirements for fabric with multiple layers if using prints. No matter for solids. (Sidenote: I would cut my strips at 2.75 WOF and use my Stripology ruler to subcut at 4". Check for any anomalies if using stripes/directional). Explanation. Because the yield is 2, it is the divisor to the strip width. Each blunt tip is 3/8th--and you need two: 3/8 + 3/8 = 6/8 or .75.
Great ruler and tutorial, well explained. When putting the beams together I'm having issues with the points not meeting. Any help with be appreciated. Thanks.
Can you please email me a photo and a description to sutdio180designcustomerservice@gmail.com and I can help you figure this out? With an image, I will easily be able to tell what is happening.
You make them in the same way using the tool as shown in the video and different strip sizes. The different strip sizes needed are listed on the tool and in the instruction set.
You can probably get a similar look but it is not the exact same. You won't have a curve you will have the illusion of a curve but not an actual curve.
If you can't find my tools locally (tell your quilt shops that they're available for wholesale purchasing through Checkers and other major distributors), you can always order them directly from my shop here (we're more than happy to ship worldwide!): deb-tuckers-studio-180-design.myshopify.com/collections/corner-beam/products/corner-beam
Deb, could you highlight exactly where the difference between the original Spotlight and the new Corner Beam is? I can't tell from the video. Should I replace my spotlight tool?
Hi, Deb Tucker! Still binge watching your channel. Wish this info had been around when I first started quilting in 1979! Thank you for information.
Deb your videos never get boring. Some I watch multiple times and pick up on little tips. Thanks so much!
MOST excellent video with tools
Another great video. I love the tip to get extra blocks!! Thanks!!
I am constantly amazed at the engineering that goes into these awesome tools! As a former math teacher and total math geek, I find myself wanting to figure out the math, lol. I added this ruler and a few others to my stash and purchased several technique sheets - I look forward to playing with these!
The quilt behind you is gorgeous 😍 I really want this tool!! 💗
Thank you! This is North Star you can find the pattern here: studio180design.net/products/north-star?_pos=12&_sid=c5a0084b7&_ss=r
I found the instructions sheets! Happy camper here. I couldn't remember the steps or the places on the ruler, so needed those written instructions.
Thank you Deb for all your wonderful tutorials!
Thank you, Deb. SO happy I found this tutorial. I was at Quilt Week in Daytona Beach this year (FEB 2020) and took a class with Michell Hiatt. She taught us how to use this tool and now that I am ready to work on the quilt again, I forgot how to use it.This video refreshed my memory. I'm so glad I saved my side triangles and now I can make smaller triangles. I just enjoy playing around with new tools. THANK YOU!
I'm so excited to see this ruler! Adding it to my list of must-have's!
You're gonna love it! 😁
Great tut! I just found my corner beam ruler and now I can put it to good use! Thanks so much Deb 💓
Wonderful!
Great review....starting Fair Isle & I ALWAYS need a review. THANKS DEB....AGAIN!!:"))
I just purchased this ruler today - Ive' wanted it for some time. Nothing simple about the geometry, so I'll have to practice a bit. Thanks for video - it's helped a LOT.
Your methods are amazing! This ruler is on my wish list!
thanks, i usually paper piece these, this looks much easier and faster
Great teacher
Thank you!
I'm very much excited to get me these tools. I'm doing by keeping on d cloth paper cutting . But this is easy way but u should know d tricks of cutting
Thanks, Deb. That helps a lot! ((Hope the Paducah show is going well.))
Superb 👍
Some notes from my personal sweatshop. I have a formula below for those of you who wish to cut your side triangles from rectangles using Deb's prescribed strip widths for side triangles. (I am both nebbish and lazy). This method works for Corner beam, V Block, Spit Rects side triangles. (Note that the Diamond Rectangle ruler prescribes the rectangle sizes for the side pieces for that block). (P. S. I have each of these rulers).
I have found that when there are manifold blocks to make for any of these any of these units, it is highly efficient to cut the side triangles from rectangles v. a strip of fabric and rotating/flipping either the tool or the fabric. With correctly-sized rectangles, align the tool once (align north/south with prescribed strip height) and make one cut for two perfect side triangles. The yield is all the more if you are stacking and whacking layers when you have hundreds of units to make--particularly with background pieces. For those of you with a Stripology ruler, you can increase your productivity with that ruler to make these rectangles.
Here's a simple formula to calculate your rectangle: (Always make a test before cutting multiple pieces!)
Formula: (Prescribed strip height)/2 + .75"
Example: Prescribed strip height is 4". How wide is the rectangle? 4"/2 + .75" = 2.75"
Cut rectangles 4" x 2.75 "
To make your cut, align ruler at strip height (not width), and make your cut. Follow mirroring requirements for fabric with multiple layers if using prints. No matter for solids.
(Sidenote: I would cut my strips at 2.75 WOF and use my Stripology ruler to subcut at 4". Check for any anomalies if using stripes/directional).
Explanation. Because the yield is 2, it is the divisor to the strip width. Each blunt tip is 3/8th--and you need two: 3/8 + 3/8 = 6/8 or .75.
Спасибо вам за блок двыжением рук всё понятно .Так хорошо объяснили.
Great ruler and tutorial, well explained. When putting the beams together I'm having issues with the points not meeting. Any help with be appreciated. Thanks.
Can you please email me a photo and a description to sutdio180designcustomerservice@gmail.com and I can help you figure this out? With an image, I will easily be able to tell what is happening.
I just ordered the corner beam ruler, but where can I find directions to that beautiful quilt behind you?
The quilt is called North Star and you can find it here: deb-tuckers-studio-180-design.myshopify.com/products/north-star?_pos=1&_sid=ae8eed3bc&_ss=r
how do you make the larger sizes
You make them in the same way using the tool as shown in the video and different strip sizes. The different strip sizes needed are listed on the tool and in the instruction set.
Will this ruler make glorified nine patch?
You can probably get a similar look but it is not the exact same. You won't have a curve you will have the illusion of a curve but not an actual curve.
yes, amazing tool.
I live in Russia watch your wonderful lessons.
I want to buy some of the rulers that you do. Can I place an order with you?
Thank you.
Natali Natali if I can find one I will mail one
Natali Natali if you look up deb Tucker on Facebook you can shop from her site
These tools we don't get in India
If you can't find my tools locally (tell your quilt shops that they're available for wholesale purchasing through Checkers and other major distributors), you can always order them directly from my shop here (we're more than happy to ship worldwide!): deb-tuckers-studio-180-design.myshopify.com/collections/corner-beam/products/corner-beam
Deb, could you highlight exactly where the difference between the original Spotlight and the new Corner Beam is? I can't tell from the video. Should I replace my spotlight tool?