Originally Posted by
dunster
Rotary cutter, mat, 24"x8.5" (or x6.5") ruler and a smaller ruler, maybe 6"x4", pins, scissors, seam ripper. Not a lot is really required, but we manage to accumulate all sorts of other things anyway.
I agree with Dunster but instead of the 6x4 ruler I bought a 6 x 12
http://www.olfa.com/RulersDetail.aspx?C=66&Id=144
This is the ruler that I use all the time. You will accumulate other items as you go but will be able to do almost anything with this group of start up tools.