I would shop at Amazon. I have gotten some amazing deals. Better than ebay. The rotating mat is wonderful but you might need a bigger mat also. And don't forget extra needles for your sewing machine. You might try the titanium needles. You should change your needle after every project. And don't forget an iron and ironing board. You can get a nice used ironing board at a thrift shop and even Walmart sells them pretty cheaply. Also, you can make your own small ironing board to sit next to you. If you go to YouTube and type in homemade ironing board, you'll be amazed at what comes up. Very, very inexpensive. Good luck to you! You are going to have the best time!!!