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    Old 04-06-2010, 07:51 PM
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    Originally Posted by RatherB Quilting
    Oh, and a looseleaf binder with page protectors for her to chronicle her creations! Start her on that now before she gets too many projects into it!! :) :)
    Or maybe even a flash drive. I have pictures of every quilt I have ever made, along with descriptions of them and the dates made etc. It goes with me EVERYWHERE.
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    Old 04-06-2010, 11:47 PM
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    How about some basting spray to make basting easier than pinning.

    tell her about ConnectingThreads.com to get some great threads for piecing at economical prices. They have wonderful fabrics too.

    she'll be quilting to her hearts content with you!

    warm quilt hugs, sue in CA
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    Old 04-07-2010, 05:07 AM
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    An Ott light for matching colors, and a wool pincushion. A self threading needle (I think they're called that-they have a slit at the top or side of the eye so you can just pop your thread(s) into it) for burying thread ends into the batting or binding. A good quilting reference book to keep on hand.
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    Old 04-07-2010, 05:14 AM
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    I have a thin square board that I lay the cut pieces on by the machine. that way I can pick up the right piece and keep everything in order
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    Old 04-07-2010, 05:26 AM
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    Originally Posted by 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.
    Good info on the tack gun! I must have bought that "other" brand because I hate it. The tacks are so big, it feels like I'm putting a broom handle thru the fabric. Will have to try and find the one you've suggested. Thanks.
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    Old 04-07-2010, 06:31 AM
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    I always use gloves when Im ready to quilt. They help my "sandwich" glide through the machine.
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    Old 04-07-2010, 07:21 AM
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    My oh my! Some great suggestions to get a person started.
    My suggestion would be a tote with pockets - big enough to carry your self healing mat without bending it, that also has interior & exterior pockets to carry your sewing machine manual and all the accessories mentioned before.
    Lots of toys were mentioned but let's not scare a newbee away with the intial expenses. Let's face it some of the toys can add up pretty fast. We all started out with the basics good scissors, pincushion, straight pins and ideas. All the other things come with time, experience and preference. One thing that really got me going was having a supportive friend - to laugh with, rip seams with, share sewing time, go shop hopping with and of course to enjoy a bit of chocolate with.
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    Old 04-07-2010, 11:09 AM
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    Don't forget extra machine needles
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    Old 04-07-2010, 11:30 AM
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    OH YES WITH THE MACHINE NEEDLES. DIFFERENT SIZES. I ADDED A 'DOOR VIEWER' SO YOU CAN SEE YOUR DESIGN WITHOUT HAVING TO MOVE AWAY FROM YOUR QUILT. AVAILABLE IN THE HARDWARE STORE.
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    Old 04-07-2010, 11:49 AM
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    Rotary replacement blades
    Different size rulers
    Books. Two of my favorites include:
    Quilts! Quilts! Quilts!
    The Quilter's Ultimate Visual Guide

    Instructions on not leaving the mat in the sunlight and other storage tips.
    Instructions on keeping her finger ON the ruler when she rotary cuts and to close the cutter when done! (My friend chopped her finger tip)
    Instructions on how to get to quilter's cache, assorted quilting sites and of course, the QB.
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