I think getting to know your sewing machine and the specialty feet are the best tools in my arsenal. It really makes my sewing and quilting an easier job. I know this sounds simplistic, but, you would be surprised how many ladies struggle with a project they don't have to. Also, using the right thread and needles are what keeps the troubles away, for the most part anyway.
Last but not least is to have a good organized work space. So important.
As far as tools go ... I love my specialty and square up rulers! And of course a great iron. Oh, remember that a ruler is also a marking tool for quilting lines. I have a 10 inch round one I use for marking the all over orange peel design. Or how about a scalloped one for a line of circles? Just flip it over for the completed line of circles.
Last edited by RedGarnet222; 05-15-2015 at 09:46 AM.