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A safe bet is a package of new blades for the rotary cutter, sewing machine needles, "flower" pins (those long quilt-holding pins with flat heads), and an inspiring quilt calendar that comes with patterns for the pictured quilts. Put those under my tree, and you can take me to lunch, too! ;)
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A rotary mat comes in handy.
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We don't know your budget or what you already own. So i will take a stab at this. If you don't have a great pair of scissors....research them. I love my Ginghers and my specialty Havels. The higher end Fiskars are nice too. Surely you have a "wish list" already in your head. I always do!
My list of favs that I already own: 3 Grabbit magnetic pin holders SideWinder bobbin winder ( love mine) great scissors multiple seam rippers plenty of thread bolts of fusible fleece for my purse making and table runner projects Soft & Stable for purses lots of good quality straight pins bolts backings and fusibles a great sewing machine More patterns on my bucket list than the time to get them done! Sandy |
The best tool I have bought in quite awhile is a electric seam ripper. I love that tool. I don't have to rip out too much but everyone has to sometime or another. Handy little gadget! Also I love my side winder. That is another tool I don't want to be without
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Dreaming, I have a few items on my Christmas list as well. EQ7, stripology ruler and book and maybe a few other books. I have already given myself a few gift, including a Fons and Porter design wall, which I admit is not on the wall yet, and a Gidget II sewing table to bring my machine to a good height. I do love the table! Mine was not on sale but I remember last year Leah Day ran a sale at one time. May your wishes come true!
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Originally Posted by mom-6
(Post 7387782)
I'm finding that I want a larger cutting mat than the basic 18x24 that I've had forever.
I'm also wanting a larger/better design wall than the flannel side of a flannel-backed tablecloth that I'm currently using. Thinking of getting 2 yards of a neutral color fleece. Other than those two items, I prefer to keep my tools fairly basic and not burden myself with tons of "gadgets". Note - I do find certain templates very helpful (square, hex and diamond come to mind). |
The Better Homes and Gardens beginning quilting books shows photos of basic tools. That might help.
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I've been quilting for 30 years and bought an AccuQuilt Studio this past summer. I honestly don't know how I quilter all these years without it. I can cutter an entire quilt out in under an hour.
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I bought myself an led light for featherweight. great! you wouldn't believe how much brighter it is. im sure they have led's for other machines. $25 well spent
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Good rulers
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