Quilting Supplies

Supplies for Beginner Quilters and Basics Hand Quilting

fabric 
quilting needles 
seam ripper       
scissors  
design templates 
paper
ruler or tape measure   
ball point straight pins 
iron and ironing board
thread 
cotton batting                                 
thimble (metal) 
quilting template plastic               
pin cushion

A place for laying out fabric to mark and cut such as kitchen table or island.

Quilting Additional Items

Sewing machine

o   Standard machine with ¼ inch Quilting Foot and Walking Foot attachments

o   Machine that has built-in quilting

Cutting Mat
rotary cutter – Medium
Rotary Quilters Ruler
Spinning Square Cutting Mat
Dress Maker Scissors
Quilt Ruler 3x12 inches
Quilt Ruler 6 x24 inches
Quilting safety pins
Needle threader
Clipping scissors
Batting
Stencils (purchased or homemade)
Square Rulers 
·         4.5 inch
·         6.5 inch
·         9.5 inch
·         12.5 inch
Bias Tape Maker
Creative Grids Quilt Ruler 3-1/2 x 12 inches - nonskid
Beginner quilt lessons books
Quilting/Embroider Hoop
 
Be picky about where to buy rulers.  Choose one ruler to use for quilting to be sure measurements are consistent. If possible, buy non-skid rulers from a good Quilt Shop.