As others have stated you don't need much to hand quilt. With the internet you can watch a video to get the technique. There are different ways.....loading the needle, stab stitching and the newer big stitch technique. You can see what works for you. I use the traditional loaded needle technique for most of my hand quilting and use the stab stitch over seams. My basic supplies are....between needles, thimble, gutterman hand quilting thread, Q-snap frame and a needle grabber. The needle grabber is for pulling the loaded needle through the fabric. They have them for sale but a large broccoli rubber band works well too. I find hand quilting very relaxing but I don't do it often. It takes me a long time and I just have too many wonderful quilt patterns to do from my bucket list so I mostly FMQ now. Have fun!