Frequently Asked Questions

Here's a summary of the most frequently asked questions we get. Lots of great information here covering both Deb's products and general piecing tips.

[@traceybradshaw6558]

Thank Deb. You have been a mentor to me and my quilting career. I have learned so much from you and I think your rulers are fabulous. They have made my quilting so much better which in turn has made it much more enjoyable !!!

[@eileenfb1948]

I tried building up the tape to mark a quarter of an inch as shown in the video and my quilt top lay perfectly flat when it was done. Fantastic! Thank you for all your other tips, too.

[@ruthburke50]

You have literally changed my young quilting life. I didn’t understand the level of precision that’s needed to make tight quilt designs. This is my best quilt yet and it’s thanks to this little video.

[@marilynnjefferson8525]

Great tips! Thank you. I’ve been using masking tape guides forever. You make rulers that work the way my brain works. Thank you again and again. And I love the cats.

[@2Bsewnice]

Deb, this video is very educational! Thank you. I have just finished watching most of your videos and find you are an excellent teacher, you are clear and break each process down in an understandable way. I want to say thank you for the videos AND for the tools. I only recently found out about you/your tools and wished I have known about this method oh so many weeks ago. My quilt would have surely turned out practically perfect. I have 3 of your rulers now but plan on adding more to my supplies.

[@ytsmom]

Excellent video! You shared some great tips, Deb, thank you!!

[@karenjames5063]

Thank you Deb for this video and all of your other ones. Keep making them. Love all your tips on this one too. Making my masking tape ruler today. Love all your creative thinking and rulers you have designed, God Bless you and your family.

[@lauralatino7530]

THANK you Deb! You are a genius and I can wait for the tools to arrive so I can play with them!!!

[@sharonmiller2820]

DEB, please dont EVER take your videos down~!! I love watching them, makes me not so scared to use them....they are great tools.

[@DebTuckersStudio180Design]

Don't worry, I have exactly 0 intention of taking any of these videos down ever 😅

[@talenagebbie9790]

You are a genius! Thank you so much for taking time to share your infinite and oh so valuable knowledge. I have tried and tried to use tape a a guide. I could never get it just so. I will be trying this method very soon. Again thank you!

[@IAmJustOneMom]

You are a marvel! Love your ruler templates, they make quilting easy and perfect. Thank you for your you-tube tutorials. I refer to them frequently so I don't skip steps in my eagerness to see beautiful piecing.

[@kimberliburnett203]

How in the world have I been quilting for 10+ years without your tools, methods, tips and tricks???? You are an outstanding teacher and make learning these shapes so logical. I have completely shied away from some of these shapes because I didn't want to do y-seams and such. Needless to say, I'm headed to the quilt shop to buy some of your rulers..... Thankyoueversomuch!!

[@zarpalieu]

You always teach us useful methods and I always follow them . The quilt you have behind you is marvellous.Could you explain us how making it?I would be most grateful.

[@kaymcfall1660]

After all the years I've been sewing , YOUR tips have been astounding and I cant wait to try some I've learned today THANK YOU

[@DebTuckersStudio180Design]

Aw, thank you so much!

[@sharonozog7482]

Thanks so much! An old dog CAN learn new tricks. I too have been piecing for many years (36 years).

[@johnmitchell9628]

These are great tips.I can’t wait to use some of them,I know they are going to help me.

[@shelleygraham42]

Just discovered your channel. Great teaching methods!!!!!! Very helpful!!!! Sooooooooo glad I found you!!!!!!!!!

[@DebTuckersStudio180Design]

Welcome to the channel! Make sure you check out my new "Tips & Tricks from the Tucker Team" series of videos for some great techniques to improve your quilting 💜

[@mariawells8026]

Many wonderful hints &tips! Thank you Deb!

[@DebTuckersStudio180Design]

Glad it was helpful!

[@maggiehallinan1771]

Love your tips in this video!

[@blueslady123]

ty Deb for sharing....I found the answer to a few of my problems ty again

[@marthaduffy8386]

Thank you Deb....I have taken two classes from you and have always appreciated how easy to follow the way you instruct. The tips to improvement and accuracy were great! Thanks for being a pioneer in this industry.

[@DebTuckersStudio180Design]

Thanks Martha, I'm so glad to have helped you along on your quilting journey (both digitally and in an actual classroom)!

[@lindadaley7469]

Great video! And I love your kitties also!

[@angelikaimnaehglueck]

Thanks for these good tipps.

[@marshalellison2041]

The 1/4" seam markings looks like something I will set up and use.

[@carenallen5841]

Your a excellent teacher..I watch Donna of Jordens from Oregon..she’s good too...but I think you have her beat

[@stephanniemetz3610]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge and talents with us!

[@DebTuckersStudio180Design]

My pleasure!

[@ednamiller11]

I also have the corner pop tool and the tucker trimmer I and III

[@angiesewtherapy6628]

Very helpful! Thank you

[@carenallen5841]

God you are good I’ve learned so much just today..I’ve only seen your videos today

[@carenallen5841]

I used the masking tape..awesome results

[@mdelcarmencarreno4472]

soy una seguidora de tus tutoriales y aprendo mucho con tus vídeos, muchas gracias Deb

[@DebTuckersStudio180Design]

De nada!

[@KJSew]

One word! Awesome video! Ok, two words.😁

[@nbrown5894]

I am piecing a block made of HSTs and flying geese. I am loosing points, can you do a video on something like this to help not loose points? If you have a video already can you point me to it? Thanks, I love your tutorials.

[@carenallen5841]

I’ve gotta buy all your rulers

[@lindaashelford5970]

What is the name of the block of stars behind you

[@ednamiller11]

It is I again (last question asked). I am thinking about doing a border around my quilt that pattern calls is a "chevron block". Do you have a tool for this? I have Winger Clipper I and II and the Lemoyne Star (which is the main part of my quilt). I saw a chevron block (or zigzag) border on a quilt and really liked. it. I know if you have a tool for this design, it would make it so much easier (and precise). Thanking you in advance - what a blessing you are to all of us quilters out here!!!

[@DebTuckersStudio180Design]

I think this is what you are talking about. It most cases the chevrons are made from Flying geese where the large triangle is a color and the small triangles are background, then a revers flying goose to make the bottom where the color is the small triangles and the large triangle is the background. Love links is an example of this. deb-tuckers-studio-180-design.myshopify.com/products/love-links?_pos=1&_sid=30090cf07&_ss=r

[@ednamiller11]

@@DebTuckersStudio180Design Thank you so much. this is exactly what I need. So glad you decided to devote your time and mathematical mind to quilting instead of becoming a math prof (which I am sure you would also excel ).

[@ednamiller11]

I love your design rulers. I am in the process of finishing a quilt using the lemoyne star. I am going to hand quilt this. I want to use a light batting. I heard you mention that you also like light. Can you give me the name of the batting you use.

[@DebTuckersStudio180Design]

I love to use Quilter's Dream batting. Their 80/20 cotton wool is a great light batting, or they have a great straight cotton batting. Any of their battings work really nicely and gives you a great feel.

[@patriciabass2184]

Confused. "scant" quarter or "true" quarter for quilting? I hear both and IT DOES make a difference in a quilt. Need once and for all directions. Thanks.

[@little1942]

Patricia Bass Hi Patricia! I know you asked this question of Deb a few months back, but since you haven’t received an answer, I thought I’d through in my two sense. I use an exact 1/4” seam when sewing “straight” lines such as squares or rectangle type blocks/units together. Use a scant 1/4” seam when sewing any seams with an angle, ie triangles, diamonds, or odd shapes. Sewing seams with these guidelines has made a huge difference in the accuracy of my blocks and quilts. I hope this helps you as well.

[@micountess]

What is the pattern behind you?

[@MsLazor-nk1bc]

micountess what tool did you use for the pattern behind you.

[@DebTuckersStudio180Design]

That's my Wish Upon pattern, available here: deb-tuckers-studio-180-design.myshopify.com/products/wish-upon

[@carenallen5841]

I hate cats on quilts nasty hair and dander...I have severe allergies ...I understand it’s your show..but yuck