I am brand new to quilting amd would like to know what tools I need to pursue this hobby. Thanks for your help!

A big welcome from the eastern part of Texas.

I am sort of a newby myself so I really can't be of any help as to what tools you should purchase first. However, one of the experts will be sending you a reply soon that will provide you with the information you need.

Welcome from Southern California.

Wow - where do you start? Are you going to hand quilt or machine quilt? Either one you need a rotary cutter, cutting mat, good scissors (to use only for fabric), I also have a small pair of scissors, a thimble that fits, I like to buy thread when I need it instead of buying a variety. It always seems I never have the shade I need when I buy various colors because they were on sale. You will build up a stash soon enough.

Good lighting is a must. Also a good seam ripper - don't want to discourage you, but it is an extremely necessary item. Also, good quilting straight pins.

Once you start, you can't stop. I really like gadgets so there are a lot of items you want but can do without. I have a needle threader because it works and I think it is cute. And I have several wonderful sewing baskets, when all I really need is one. But these items just start to follow you home.

Hello, welcome from Oklahoma!!!

She forgot a ruler and an iron. The ruler will be made just for quilters, from plastic, have a lot of markings on it to guide your cutting and be any of a lot of different sizes. I use 3 most often, 6" square, 6" x 24" and a Shapecut (1/2" grid) from June Tailor. Our great grandmothers used scissors, needle, threads and did just fine. The invention of the rotary cutter changed the whole game, making cutting faster, easier and much more accurate.

Quilters tend to be gadget junkies, but you don't need to be. Once you get to the quilting part, you'll need a frame or hoop for hand quilting or something often called a Walking Foot for machine quilting.

Oddly enough, hand applique, called needleturn, can be the cheapest way to start, because it needs very few tools, just sharp pointy scissors, needle, thread, pins, patterns (available free lots of places) and, for most people, a thimble.

welcome
dar

Welcome from Colorado!

Hello, and welcome from Michigan!

My must have list:
Needles (varity pack)
Thread (Basics - white, ivory, black, gray)
Scissors just for fabric
Rotary cutter
seam ripper
comfortable thimble
white chalk or invisble fabric pen & #2 pencil
cutting mat (june taylor makes a nice one called Quilters Cut n Press 1 - Mat one one side, padded mat for ironing on the other)
Iron & ironing board
Quilters Rule Square Block Lap Board - measures 12 1/2"(used for measuring & as a cutting guide for rotary cutting)
Emboidery hoop for hand stitiching & applique
Fabric - Buy what you need at first then start building your stash with FQ (Fat Quarters)
Fabrics I always am in need of: White, white on white, Ivories, solid black & anything that looks like the sky in shades of blue & black.
Sewing machine
bobbins
quilting straight pins & safety pins
Batting
Plastic Tote to keep everything in! LOL
First rule - don't throw away fabric or batting scraps they can be used! LOL

A list of quilting terms is a must have also:
http://www.sewaquilt.com/quilting-terms.html

You'll need lots of block patterns to try! Here are some sites to get you started on some great patterns new & old and the best part they are free. Bookmark to your favorites!

http://www.quilterscache.com/QuiltBlocksGalore.html

http://quilting.about.com/od/quiltpa...lock-Patterns/

http://www.mccallsquilting.com/Block_Reference.html

http://www.compuquilt.com/CQFreeBlocks.htm

http://www.blockcentral.com/index.shtml

http://www.with-heart-and-hands.com/...-patterns.html

http://www.scrapquilts.com/

You already have the computer & probbaly the printer for printing those patterns out keeping them in a binder is nice!

Then as you go you can add to that list the following items:
Tracing paper
freezer paper
glue stick
stabilizer/interfacing
I also save the card board from FQ's to make patterns with

Welcome from NE Ohio!
You'll find so much info here.

Welcome to the board and to quilting.

All the recommendations for the tools you will need are great but I didn't notice the one thing I tell all my new quilters to have on hand ---- bandaids!

Those that quilt will get needle/pin pricks, cuts, scratches, burns etc.
A quick bandaid and you're set to keep on quilting!

Feel free to jump in on the board and ask any questions you may have along the way. You will find someone or many who have already 'been there, done that'.

Phyllis
QuiltingGrannie
Quilter's Pantry

Welcome from Kansas

Welcome! I used to live in Centre County. Beautiful part of the state!

Nice to have you here, you will love it! :D

Welcome from Michigan.:)

Welcome from new england. I see you have gotten lots of good advice. Stick around on this board and you will learn lots.

Hi and welcome to the board from Iowa. A rotary cutter and a good cutting mat and a ruler would be a nice place to start (smile). Welcome to your new adventure.

Hi there from Victoria,Australia.

Greetings from WI where we had 38 this morning no laundry on the line then.

If you can't afford ALL of these goodies start off sml & you'll do just fine. We're here for each other & we're always leaning something :)

Sinfully_Confections put up a wonderful list.
Welcome from west central PA
Darlene

Welcome from northern California!

Welcome to the Board from Central California. You will love it here.

Welcome to the Board from Central California. You will love it here.

Welcome to the board from Southern California!

Thank you, Nancy! I am looking forward to it!

Welcome to the QB from North Texas. Looks like youa re getting lots of help. Remember you can buy a little at a time and use coupons from Joann's. And lots of sites on the web to get sales. YOu can read and learn where they are. Have fun exploring.

Thank you, Debbie!
I'm familiar with Joann's, but I never looked for quilting things in there before.
Do you recommend any special sites on the Web?
Shayvian

Thank you for the welcoming note. I hope you have great luck with your quilting experience!!
Shayvian

I plan to machine quilt.
Shayvian

Betty62, Thank you for welcoming me from Texas. I wish you the best of luck with quilting!
Shayvian

Hi from Southern CA!
What size mat would you recommend?
Are there any differences between regular straight pins and quilting pins?
Is there any special place you get most of your supplies?
Thank you very much for your help!
Shayvian

Thank you very much for your welcome!
Shayvian

Thanks for the welcome from CO!
Shayvian

Hi Sik1010!
Thanks for the welcome from Michigan!
Shayvian

Thank you for the welcome, luvstitches!
Shayvian

Thank you for all the information and the welcome, Morningcoffeegal!
Shayvian

Thank you for the welcome and for adding band aids to my list!
Shayvian

Hi, Candy Apple!Thanks for the welcome!
Shayvian

Hi, Blue Angel!
Thank you for the welcome from Kansas!
Shayvian

Hi, Lon b!
Thanks for the welcome from Michigan!
Shayvian

Hi!
Thanks for the welcome from New England!
Shayvian