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Best sewing tools to get you started
18 items
By
Chelsea Spade
Things That Made Quilting Easier for Me
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Get the larger blade if you are cutting yardage- smaller is better for detail work
Fiskars 60mm Rotary Cutter for Fabric
Grab the small cutter for detail work - the larger for cutting yardage
Fiskars Loop Handle 45mm Rotary Cutter
Great for small spaces
Fiskars 12” x 18” Double-Sided Self Healing Rotary Cutting Mat, Gray
Get the largest your space will allow if you are cutting from the bolt
Fiskars 24" x 36" Self-Healing Double-Sided Cutting Mat, Gray and White - Walmart.com
This is my favorite and most used size of ruler for cutting off the bolt yardage
Fiskars 6in x 24in Sewing Ruler & Measuring Tool, Clear, Single Piece
Great for turning corners out and generally getting into small corners and spaces
Precision Quilting Tools Purple Thang Set - Multifunctional Sewing Kit Accessory for Turning Things Inside Out
This is my favorite all around batting for quilts. This is a great size for most quilts and can be cut in half for baby quilts
Warm & White Cotton Batting 90" x 20 Yard Bolt - Walmart.com
Great for holding pieces temporarily without pins or for holding binding
100 Pcs Sewing Clips with Tin Box - Assorted Colors
Washable glue stick won't bind up your machine, but great for glue basting and holding pieces together without pins
Elmer's Disappearing Purple Washable School Glue Sticks, 6 Gram, 12 Count
Make dusting out your machine fun
Hedgehog Fuzzy Stick | Quilters Warehouses
the sweetest little kit that matches the perfect book to read snuggled with your new quilt
Little Ghost Quilt Kit: 5" Blue Cream Fabric Squares, Pattern
Magnetic seam guide helps keep your seams consistent
3PCS Magnetic Seam Guide for Sewing Machine
Take your love of quilting everywhere you go or decorate your sewing machine!
Set of 5 Quilt Block Stickers Vol. 1, 1.5” Clear Die-Cut Vinyl, Waterproof and Weatherproof
I love love love my slotted ruler for cutting strips and squares quickly
12.5" Slotted Quilting Ruler for Sewing
Taking your quilting on the go? Grab your travel scissors
12 Colors! Tiny Travel Scissors with Sheath: Embroidery, Sewing, Crafting
A good pair of scissors will be your best friend when you start quilting
Fiskars 8" Adult Non-stick Titanium Everyday Office Scissors with SoftGrip
Fun design for the most hated quilting tool (IYKYK)
2 PCS Purple Seam Rippers for Sewing & Crafts
Patterns, kits, and charm packs to get you started
JadedSpadeCreations - Etsy
