Cutting mat, rotary cutter and 6" X 24" ruler.
Good sewing scissors, an iron & ironing board, and pins.
Those and a sewing machine are enough to get anyone going on their quilting adventure.everything else can be collected over time. Visit local quilt shops many of them will demonstrate new notions,rulers, handy-dandy gadgets... Which you can then add to a wish list as you learn,see uses for