TUCKER UNIVERSITY – Wing Clipper I Class

Description

Discover Tucker University: Elevate Your Quilting PrecisionHave you ever struggled with blunt points, wavy borders, or blocks that just won’t square up? You are not alone. Traditional quilting methods often leave too much room for cutting and sewing errors. Tucker University is a game-changing, technique-based program designed to end that frustration forever and transform you into a confident, high-precision piecer.
What is Tucker University?Tucker University is a comprehensive, structured curriculum centered entirely on mastering the world-renowned Studio 180 Design specialty tools created by Deb Tucker. Rather than focusing on making a single, specific project, this program treats quilting like a masterclass. Each session focuses intensely on one specific tool or technique, teaching you the foundational skills needed to tackle any quilt pattern with flawless accuracy.
Why You Need These Classes:

• The Secret of “Oversizing”: You will learn the revolutionary method of cutting units slightly larger than needed and trimming them down to the exact millimeter.
• Flawless Point Accuracy: Say goodbye to chopped-off triangle points and mismatched seams; your blocks will fit together perfectly every single time.
• Unlock Your Rulers: If you have expensive specialty rulers sitting in your drawer collecting dust, this course will finally unlock their full potential.
• Design Freedom: By mastering these tools, you will gain the confidence to alter existing patterns, design your own blocks, and streamline your entire cutting process.

No matter your current skill levelwhether you are a beginner looking to build correct habits or an experienced quilter wanting to eliminate bad onesTucker University will radically improve the quality of your quilt tops. Join our community of students and experience the joy of frustration-free quilting!
TUCKER UNIVERSITY – Wing Clipper I Class

In this class we will focus on the Flying Geese unit. We will learn the simple secrets to creating crisp, clean units effectively and quickly. This method can be applied to any pattern that requires flying geese units. Since you usually have to make hundreds of these units at a time, why not make them perfect every time?

Then we will expand the use of your Wing Clipper I tool by learning how to make Pickets, and Quickets. Once you begin to recognize these units, you will be surprised how often you they will appear in patterns from your favorite magazines and designers. You will want toadd Pickets and Quickets to your border options.

Required Tools: Wing Clipper I, and Quilters Magic Wand (*or you can rent a shared classroom ruler for $5 and if you purchase the ruler that same day we’ll apply your $5 towards the purchase of the Wing Clipper)
Required Technique Sheet: Pickets and Quickets (included in Class)
Required Design Sheet: Wing Clipper I

Supplies: You’ll find every supply list for all of our classes here.
Basic Sewing Supplies:
Sewing Machine with
power cords and manual (just in case)
Thread
Machine needles
Snips or trimming scissors
Seam ripper

Basic Quilting Supplies:
Rotary cutter with a sharp blade
Marking Pencil (Mechanical will do)
Small cutting mat
Straight edge ruler approx. 6″ x 12″ or so
Invisgrip (Optional)
Best Press or light starch (Optional)

Pre-Cutting Instructions
Fabrics are denoted with an A or B to indicate that this should be different fabric colors.
Strips are cut on the width of the fabric or wof based on 40 of usable fabric
Cutting will provide you with plenty of practice material for the purpose of class
participation.