basting spray, many different brands on the market, all work, all stink so spray outdoors, even 505 I can't stand the smell. I have also used june tailors, 101, and sullivans with no issue. I would also get a darning foot because it is more versatile than a walking foot, however you have to practice practice before you attemp a real quilt, but the patterns you can do are endless, because crosshatching, SITD and gentle curves really limit you with a walking foot. Marking pencils for marking you designs, I like clover chalk pencils, and the sewline brand. I also have a frixion pen but have not used it on a project yet but tested it and it was fine. Me personally I mark my lines because I found the bar very inaccurate but thats just me