as a new quilter 2yrs ago when my real mother ( whom as not in my life for 30yrs) got me into quilting i was so excited to learn a new project i can do. she told me to get a pair of scissors and only use them with fabric. she told me she will get me a rotary cutter and seam ripper. that was the advice i was given. i ran out to the store and got a ruler and matt and fabrics to start. i got what i could afford. i think with anyone who is trying something out new you dont want to spend to much on tools just in case it is something you will not stick with. well today i am upgrading my tools husband has made me a sewing desk and has expaned my desk several times and i have my own room. now on my second machine 4th quilt and not stopping any time. i know with me buying what i can afford and not investing to much at first to something new help me make the decision i love this art/hobby/craft and i have all the tools i started out with. they work as good as the more pricey tools now and they are back up for my mother when she forget hers.
Last edited by omgtimmcgraw; 01-18-2013 at 04:44 PM.