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How about one of those tiny rulers that have the little arrow at the end to measure small pcs? I'm pretty new, and my aunt got me one of these. I never thought I would need it, but use it all the time. And - one of those little plastic seam allowance measurers . . boy I should learn my notions!
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small tote with a handle to keep basics in when traveling
bobbin holder chocolate for inspiration labels for fabric and for small items journal for what you want to do and what you have done this isn't a necessity, but I love my shape cutter for cutting strips |
Originally Posted by Honey
small tote with a handle to keep basics in when traveling
bobbin holder chocolate for inspiration labels for fabric and for small items journal for what you want to do and what you have done this isn't a necessity, but I love my shape cutter for cutting strips I need to get some. |
STARCH!!
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A koozie to keep your little mini-wine bottles cool. I find these are more stable than a wine glass - which can get knocked over pretty easily.
Project totes and a scrap tote. I have a couple with handles but a couple that are clear and more flat to put completed blocks in. Looks like you have most everything - I agree with a good basic book that has techniques and a good index/glossary. Actually a Joanns coupon - there are some great starter kits out there but they're pricey but a very good value with a coupon. |
Originally Posted by cminor
How about one of those tiny rulers that have the little arrow at the end to measure small pcs? I'm pretty new, and my aunt got me one of these. I never thought I would need it, but use it all the time. And - one of those little plastic seam allowance measurers . . boy I should learn my notions!
You might want to add to the list: - slef healing cutting mat, minimum 18" x 24", preferable 24" x 36" - self closing rotary cutter (Olfa makes one?) for safety's sake - 6" x 24" ruler (to cut strip in one move), 5" x 12" ruler, and 12.5" square ruler - walking foot for her machine - beige or light grey 50 wt thread for piecing - wooden chop stick to guide fabric under the needle or, better yet, the purple thingy tool - box of Jumbo size zip bags to keep all the fabric for a project together in one place - blue painter's tape (handy when layering layers on the floor; and, 3-4 layers cut an inch long makes a nice 1/4" fence on your machine) That's all I can think of for now. I'm tying to put together a list to start an informal group here in work. Best of luck! |
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When she or anyone is ready to layer for quilting get a Micro Stitch tacking gun!!! I've used this for all my quilts and never "get stuck" or have to fiddle with safety pins (not fun for arthritic hands). Get this brand as the other one I saw had longer tacks and a fatter piercing needle. This was an "as seen on TV" at one time but now available at fabric and quilting stores.
Instead of the kitchen floor, see if your local library has a meeting room with those beautiful long tables! Put a few together, take a friend and done! I just phone ahead for a time. |
Wow, Patience
Also a good light by sewing machine! |
Something to mark her quilts with-purple or blue erasable pens, pounce, ceramic pencils or whatever she prefers
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