I had just a regular machine when I took my first class about 10 years ago. I had to purchase a rotary cutter, board,ruler and pins, as well as the fabric and pattern. I found as I started that I needed a good seam ripper ( LOL ) as well and got one of those. I would estimate that I must have spent about a hundred dollars or so for my very first quilt. I would have to add the cost of the batting and backing tomake it complete, so maybe $150.