Four Patches, basic units that seem so simple to make. Just stitch 4 squares together, either individually or with strip piecing and youre good to go. But anyone who has attempted these units knows that they are notoriously difficult to make perfectly. Either the unit size isnt quite right, the edges just dont quite line up, or theyre just not quite square. Even experienced stitchers encounter these problems.

The Four Patch Square UpTool is the solution. Like all the Studio 180 Design rulers and processes, this tool and technique will have you build your units slightly oversized and then quickly trim them to perfect shapes. The Four Patch Square UpTool is designed to work with units that finish to whole or half inch increments, from finished up to 6 finished unit sizes. The tools perfectly engineered lines are designed to quickly locate and align with the unit center and the sewn seams, allowing for easy trimming on all four sides. The accuracy is amazing!

Your units will be the correct size. They will have seams properly positioned. And they will have edges that are straight , even, and square. No more guess work! So jump in and give it a try, you will be absolutely thrilled with the results.

DETAILS

• Ruler Size:approx. 7” x 13“
• Twelvesize optionsfrom ” to 6″ finished units in ” increments
• Step by step illustrated instructions, available to download
• Instructions for left hand cutting and trimming
• Fine lines for higher accuracy
• Free online video for unit construction and tool trim down