My longarm came with a starter kit. It was an extra charge, but included everything I needed from a roll of batting, 10 large spools of thread, bobbins, needles, small parts, wrist pin cushion, corsage pins to pin on the quilt, a set of hex tools, etc. The only additional items I have needed to purchase in the past 2-1/2 years is additional batting, thread & needles. I thought it was well worth the price so you might check to see if a starter kit comes with your machine.