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Hello,
I am new to the forum and also a beginner to the craft of quilting.
I would love to hear your ideas about the quilting equipment you wouldn't be without.
I already have my sewing machine but know I need more equipment but am feeling out at sea with the choice of quilting accessories available.
Many thanks in advance for your help.
I couldn't live without my rotaray cutters, rulers, and glue stick, but then all you really need is just your imagination and to enjoy what you are doing and remember that the only person you have to please is YOU! I'm sending you all my best wishes for a long life of peicing and stitching,Mawluv
Hi Littlebear,
My suggestions for a new quilter is to buy the best tools and fabrics you can afford. Don't be afraid to try something new. The sewing machine needles that work best for cotton fabrics are a 80/12 sharp, Schmetz,Klasse, and Organ are good brands.
Most of all have fun and don't be too hard on yourself. Take a beginner quilting class if its available. "Quilters Complete Guide" by Fons and Porter is a great book for a beginner.
Welcome to the group.
Sharon
Last edited by purplefiend; 10-20-2012 at 02:30 PM.
Rotary cutter, rulers, mat. Basting spray (love the 505 brand), quilting gloves (I prefer Machingers - lighter weight, better fitting). Scissors, Seam Ripper. Those are my basics. As far as rulers go, you can get 1-2 to start, then add as you need them. Depending on what you plan to make, probably the most practical are rectangle 6x18 or 6x24, and 12-1/2 square.
I'm sure you will lots of responses on tools, which are all good ideas. But one of my favorite quilting things is a 'single hole needle plate' for your machine. It keeps those pointy corners and little edges from getting sucked down into the machine. And you know, when you are piecing small pieces, none of it can afford to be sucked into the feed dogs. It will probably only cost you about $30 or so, but I'd give up a whole lot of other tools before I gave up the single needle plate.
Rotary cutter and mat, good scissors, seam ripper and rulers. My favorite rulers are 4X24, 6X24, 12" and 6" and the June Taylor Shape Cut ruler for cutting accurate strips.
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Oh, I forgot to say, WELCOME to the board. You'll find so many wonderful quilters here that just love to pass on their opinions, and help. Okay, now get quilting!!
I love having a big mat, my rotary cutter, June Taylor's Shape Cutter, and the 2 rulers I use most is 6 x 24 and 6 x 12 (for squaring my fabric). Of course, the trusty seam ripper and a small pair of scissors for snipping threads. (I use my sewing scissors much less than I used to because rotary cutters are so much easier, but they are useful at times as well.) I also like to have a small "cut and press" because I don't always like to have my ironing board up. This gives me a 12 by 18 inch surface to cut on and flip for pressing....it isn't necessary but I do use it as I build my squares. Welcome to the world of quilting. It is a very contagious hobby that I have only just begun a couple years ago myself.
If you sleep under a quilt, you sleep under a blanket of love. :-)
Donna
Start with a few basics. Everyone has preferences, but until you get started, how do you know what fits your needs? I agree with Katie about ruler size. I would invest in a nice cutting mat and rotary cutter. A good ream ripper, if you are like me you will make your fair share of mistakes along the way. I am excited for you. Right now you feel "out to sea", we all spend lots of time sailing around. It's a big ocean, so much to learn, so many fun things to do, so many nice people to meet. It's like a cruise of a lifetime. Enjoy :-)
I agree completely.Originally Posted by luana
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