Originally Posted by
quiltsRfun
What were the notions you used most at your aunt's? Why not start there. My suggestion would be a rotary cutter, the largest mat you can afford, 12 x 6 ruler, seam ripper, small thread scissors (I very seldom use my large ones) and several spools of thread in neutral colors. Also extra needles for your sewing machine and maybe some hand sewing needles and a thimble. Almost forgot the pins. I like long, thin ones.
Great starter list, quiltsRfun - I'd also add:
- replacement rotary cutter blades (!!!!!)
- the "Flying Geese X 4" ruler (makes half- and quarter square triangles and flying geese without the math)
- a larger square up ruler
- the June Tailor Shape Cut slotted ruler (helps you cut strips of fabric without the darn "V" that happens at the fold)
- disappearing ink marking pen
- chalk marker (some come with many colored leads for light and dark fabrics)