Sam -- you will love hand quilting!! To get started, you need a needle, thread and small scissors. I like to use YLI hand quilting thread. It's coated and doesn't snarl and tangle as badly as regular cotton thread. Experiment with different size and types of needles. I also use a thimble. Lots of people use a hoop (I don't). Simple, huh? :lol: :lol: There are a lot of really good utube videos out there for methods. But most of all, have fun!