I have just read thru 5 pages of helpful advice from fellow quilters. You are all amazing with help. I just want to get my 2cents in. get a good pair of small thread scissors. This is something you can get down the road, but a big plus. Mine are spring loaded that stay open but does have a lock on them when traveling.
And signing up at Joanns and Hannocks for sales and coupons is big. You will save lots of money that way. I keep a running list of things I need and then get them on sale. For Christmas and my birthday....I always ask for gift cards from here or local fabric shops.
I too am a newbie to quilting and just love all these fellow quilters and their advice.
This board is adicting.