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Tool I used when starting my quilting and crafting journey
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items I purchased these basic essentials when I began learning to do patchwork and quilting
This Brother machine is ideal for both learners and established crafters. It has a good range of stitches but is great also for a beginner. It also comes with feet for different sewing techniques. Easy to transport to classes and groups if needed.
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XR9550 | HomeSewingEmbroidery | By Brother
A rotary cutter is essential when doing patchwork and quilting. This rotary cutter is my go to tool for cutting with precision. Also very useful in dressmaking .
Rotary Cutter 60mm Diameter 1 Piece
A cutting mat for using with a rotary cutter is essential to protect your working surfaces. This product is great when you’re just starting out.
A3 Cutting Mat
This large self healing cutting mat is great for larger projects and cutting strips or larger pattern pieces. It’s also essential when you come to trim your quilts and/or quilt blocks with your rotary cutter.
The mat is self healing, so it heals up...
Extra Large Cutting Mat
This is an ideal starter kit at a great price, ruler mat and rotary cutter are essential pieces of equipment in quilting and crafting with fabrics
A3 Patchwork Starter Kit Mat Rotary Cutter Ruler
I have this quilting ruler, 24 x 6 inches is a really useful size. The key to making great patchwork and quilts is precision cutting and for that you need a decent ruler.
Sew Easy Patchwork Quilting Ruler 6 x 24 Inch
I have these Fiskar scissors, they are brilliant, after years of use they are still ultra sharp. They are an ideal size for cutting fabric shapes especially if you are doing paper piecing or appliqué.
**-Fiskars Amplify High Performance Precision Scissors 21cm-** ##-Fiskars F9154-##
Magic pins ( I have the blue ones for quilting) are brilliant quality. The ones I have don’t melt when pressing /ironing fabric and the sewing machine will run over then very easily.
Pins are essential when undertaking any sewing projects.
Magic Pins for Quilting & Sewing
A good quality thread, I use Aurifil thread for most of my patchwork and quilting projects.
Natural White 2021 | Aurifil 50WT Thread
I tend to use needles recommended by the sewing machine manufacturer or Schmetz needles, they are strong, cut through the fabric beautifully and also a reasonable price.
Schmetz Quilting Machine Needles | Sizes 75 - 90
A small iron, I have one virtually identical to this one is ideal for pressing patchwork as you. It’s easy to have next your your sewing machine on a small pressing mat.,
Dritz Mighty Steam Iron
A pressing mat is so useful, this size is ideal, it’s a multi-mat as it also has a small cutting mat and non slip sources for holding/transporting some of your patchwork. It’s great for taking to classes and work shops but also for having next to you...
A4 Hoot Quilters Multi Mat
Ideal starter machine, Singer has long been known as a reliable brand, my first machine was a Singer and it never failed me. This is a good value model.
Singer 3223 Sewing Machine
Fabric clips are great when you come to add binding or just for holding layers of fabric together. They are easy to remove when running fabric through the machine. For little cost they make your projects much easier to handle reducing fabric movement...
Multipurpose Sewing Clips
505 spray is a temporary spray made for sandwiching fabrics together when making a quilt. It holds the wadding, quilt top and backing fabrics in place while you actually quilt.
Odif 505 Temporary Fabric Adhesive Spray 250ml – Debbie Shore Sewing
If you are just starting out on your quilting journey and have signed up for classes I recommend investing in a sewing machine carry case such as this( I have one very similar). It’s ideal for transporting your machine and you have room to also take ...
Hobby Gift Wildflowers Sewing Machine Bag
If you want a sewing machine travel bag on wheels for ease of movement this is a good buy.
Hobby Gift Sewing Machine Trolley Bag
A project bag is incredibly handy for keeping all your sewing or craft bits and pieces together especially if you are going to classes or maybe to a retreat. This pattern is ideal with pockets and compartments to separate out your sewing tools and fa...
Fair and Square Bag Sewing Pattern: Lots of pockets, kids or adults (PDF Pattern)
I always have some fabric starch available, it helps in quilting to flatten seams and add some body to your fabrics. Spraying and pressing fabrics prior to sewing helps with fabric stability, while on completing your quilt a little spray will allow y...
Best Press Linen Fresh 6oz