Shopping list for a new quilter
04-07-2010, 12:18 PM
#31
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Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: north Texas
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rotary cutters are great and a good supply of blades
Harriet Hargrave say you can do most cutting with a 2 1/2 x 12 and a 4 1/2 x 12 rulers plus the precision square that is 6 1/2.
Omnigrid mats (the green ones) are better than the blue ones
good neutral colored thread works for most projects
Harriet Hargrave say you can do most cutting with a 2 1/2 x 12 and a 4 1/2 x 12 rulers plus the precision square that is 6 1/2.
Omnigrid mats (the green ones) are better than the blue ones
good neutral colored thread works for most projects
04-07-2010, 12:20 PM
#32
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Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: north Texas
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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
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
04-07-2010, 01:04 PM
#33
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Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Tallahassee, Fl
Posts: 381
The website listed by QuiltingGranny has a good list of items to start quilting. WWW.QuiltersCache.Com has an almost endless source of patterns. Separate scissors for paper or fabric, bobbins, batting and a carrying case for taking her sewing machine to classes would be nice.
04-07-2010, 05:07 PM
#35
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Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Hartsburg, Mo
Posts: 309
I have a magnetic pin caddie that holds the pins straight instean of in a jumble. No more poked fingers! It also has a lid that snaps on so it's ready for class or retreat.
I also have an 'Ort' bag - weighted pin cushion/ scrap bag that holds itself on the table where ever I put it.
I also have an 'Ort' bag - weighted pin cushion/ scrap bag that holds itself on the table where ever I put it.
04-07-2010, 10:17 PM
#39
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Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Forest Grove,OR
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she will need fabric pens, and if she is going to do any kind of applque, she will need fabric glue,fussibale web, and I have seen elmers school glue used for tempary hold. Once a month my hubby lets me get one thing with a coupon from Joann's, Monday I was able to get a small pair of scissors that were $5.98 and I had a 50% coupon. last month I got the fabric heat seat glue with coupon, granted the scissors were not friskers or gingers but they were what we could afford. so sorry for the spelling, I sat back and read for many months, because I could not spell, but I really like talking to all of you. Penny
04-07-2010, 10:21 PM
#40
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Originally Posted by DJ
That sounds like a great starter kit. More can be added as she expands her quilting. She probably already has a lint roller. Great for cleaning up the little threads that appear on the ironing board. Don't forget spray starch! I'm constantly using my small tape measure, especially when doing borders. Also my seam gauge, especially for bindings. I'm continually searching out my calculator to see if I have enough fabric for whatever pieces I need to cut or to figure out how much fabric I'll need, so I really should get one just for my Studio.
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