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!

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

QuiltingGrannie

Chocolate ! I never thought of that! Great to have in a starter kit and a spare bar here and there (just for those times when you get stuck and need inspiration) These chocolates have no fat, no calories and are just wonderful....
I need to get some.

dmackey

STARCH!!

QuiltingGrannie

Just saw this supply suggestions

http://www.allpeoplequilt.com/techni...guide_ss1.html

DeedeeSwift

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.

QBeth

I think the tiny ruler is called a seam guide. Wanted to find the proper name for it the other day.. I use mine all the time, too....

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!

Kitsie

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.

craftybear

Wow, Patience

Also a good light by sewing machine!

sewingladydi

Something to mark her quilts with-purple or blue erasable pens, pounce, ceramic pencils or whatever she prefers