Alaska – Tuckerized

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I have just finished a birthday quilt for my sister Mary. I made her Alaska by Edyta Sitar. This pattern uses templates to make the blocks. I “Tuckerized” the pattern by using Studio 180 Design’s Wedge Star tool instead.

Alaska is made using 5 Wedge block variations, 5 Mixed block variations & 3 Wedge Star Variations.

A total of 13 different blocks all cut out with Deb Tucker’s Wedge Star Tool.

Tuckerized Alaska measures 71″ x 71″. Fabrics used were Marcus Fabrics by Pam Buda, Plumberry II. Made with love for my sister Mary.

25 thoughts on “Alaska – Tuckerized”

  1. Julie S's avatarJulie S

    I love your quilt. I just bought this pattern and was looking to purchase a ruler for it. Would love any advice on doing it the Tucker method. Thanks

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  3. Debra Ash's avatarDebra Ash

    I’m a little late to the party but have bought the pattern and have the wedge star ruler. Looking for some hints to utilitze this ruler with this pattern… I’ve made many of the Studio 180 patterns so am familar with “tuckerising”. Beautiful quilt!

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    1. Jerry Cassem Jr's avatarJerry Cassem Jr

      I have found that in most cases, the fabric requirements most authors give will be more than enough to “Tuckerize” any pattern. BUT nervous me will always buy more, and generally use the 1/4 to 1+ and the 1/2 to +2 rule I’ve created for any requirement under 2 yards, I get an extra 1/4 Yard (WOF) (that’s my 1/4 to 1+) and I will get 1/2 (WOF) extra yard for any yardage requirement over 2 yards ( that’s my 1/2 to +2 rule).

      As to getting started, I count up the pieces needed, then use the Studio 180 Design instructions as to how many strips of which size to cut. After preparing my fabric, I begin all the WOF cuts, then sub-cuts if called for in the instructions.

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  5. susantiegs's avatarsusantiegs

    Jackie,

    your quilts are so beautiful!

    I have the Alaska pattern and the Tucker star 60.

    Any tips that you could share on Tuckerizing Alaska.

    Thanks, SUSAN

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  6. Kathleen's avatarKathleen

    I have the pattern and our guild is doing a quilt along starting later this month. I love Deb’s tools and plan to Tuckerize the pattern. I assume I’ll need to cut bigger pieces before trimming. Any advice on extra fabric requirements as I hope to buy fabric this weekend?

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  7. Kristie J.'s avatarKristie J.

    This one is on my must do list. I bought the pattern years ago and then Edyta’s templates have and proceeded to make a sample block that totally intimidated me. As I have purchased all but three of Deb’s rulers over the Pandemic years and learned how to use all the essentials now working on the more complex. I am so happy to see that you have made it with Studio 180 rulers. We were stationed in Anchorage and my daughter was born there. I would love to make this for her as a keepsake. My plan is to make sample blocks with the Studio 180 rulers and give it a go. I usually copy the pattern for the block from the designers pattern then tuckerize each cut piece for the block making notes on the copy I made, and then assemble. I still work a full time job to support my hobby so I usually only get an hour or two weekdays and fit it in on the weekends. You have done beautiful work on yours and inspired and motivated me to make the attempt once again. Thank you for sharing. Karen Overton, certified instructor retired is in my local area so I am hoping I might be able to get some help from her if need be.

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  10. Carol B.'s avatarCarol B.

    It’s beautiful! A healthy reminder that my Alaska quilt is still sitting on the plates. Gotta get a move on!

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  12. Leslie Holder's avatarLeslie Holder

    Did you cut the strips larger than the pattern? I have the pattern but am anxious about Tuckerizing. I have modified several patterns but this one is complicated! I enjoy your post.

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