Small Gingher scissors for ripping seams, OmniGrid ruler, my dry iron from Vermont Country Store, Guterman's thread in 1000 yd spools (thank goodness!), a little wood pressing tool for flattening small seams, culd not do without my 30" x 36" cutting grid which now sadly needs replacing, rotary cutter (yay Harbor Freight!), marking pens in various colors.
Whats needed are lower prices! Rotary cutting blades cost the earth if you can't get them from Harbor Freight, ditto for OmniGrids and cutting mats. I am guessing that the market is small so the manufacturers have to price high, but for quilters just starting out, its a really expensive hobby. Also things like charm packs and jelly rolls - yes its great to have precut strips but really - $30+ for a jelly roll? Fabric by the yard is certainly cheaper also even fabric is getting pricey.