I have to have my seam ripper, my quarter in ruler, my stiletto, my rotary cutter, and the rest is standard. I have several rulers I use, but lately I have my paper piecing book, and the cd is invaluable with it. I don't know what I would do without my printer. If I have to though a needle and fabric will get me through. I think I could even paper piece if I had too now with only that.