Shayvian

I am brand new to quilting amd would like to know what tools I need to pursue this hobby. Thanks for your help!

BETTY62

A big welcome from the eastern part of Texas.

I am sort of a newby myself so I really can't be of any help as to what tools you should purchase first. However, one of the experts will be sending you a reply soon that will provide you with the information you need.

quiltingcandy

Welcome from Southern California.

Wow - where do you start? Are you going to hand quilt or machine quilt? Either one you need a rotary cutter, cutting mat, good scissors (to use only for fabric), I also have a small pair of scissors, a thimble that fits, I like to buy thread when I need it instead of buying a variety. It always seems I never have the shade I need when I buy various colors because they were on sale. You will build up a stash soon enough.

Good lighting is a must. Also a good seam ripper - don't want to discourage you, but it is an extremely necessary item. Also, good quilting straight pins.

Once you start, you can't stop. I really like gadgets so there are a lot of items you want but can do without. I have a needle threader because it works and I think it is cute. And I have several wonderful sewing baskets, when all I really need is one. But these items just start to follow you home.

Lakeview Quilting

Hello, welcome from Oklahoma!!!

QM

She forgot a ruler and an iron. The ruler will be made just for quilters, from plastic, have a lot of markings on it to guide your cutting and be any of a lot of different sizes. I use 3 most often, 6" square, 6" x 24" and a Shapecut (1/2" grid) from June Tailor. Our great grandmothers used scissors, needle, threads and did just fine. The invention of the rotary cutter changed the whole game, making cutting faster, easier and much more accurate.

Quilters tend to be gadget junkies, but you don't need to be. Once you get to the quilting part, you'll need a frame or hoop for hand quilting or something often called a Walking Foot for machine quilting.

Oddly enough, hand applique, called needleturn, can be the cheapest way to start, because it needs very few tools, just sharp pointy scissors, needle, thread, pins, patterns (available free lots of places) and, for most people, a thimble.

dar627742

welcome
dar

c1bendt

Welcome from Colorado!

sik1010

Hello, and welcome from Michigan!

Morningcoffeegal

My must have list:
Needles (varity pack)
Thread (Basics - white, ivory, black, gray)
Scissors just for fabric
Rotary cutter
seam ripper
comfortable thimble
white chalk or invisble fabric pen & #2 pencil
cutting mat (june taylor makes a nice one called Quilters Cut n Press 1 - Mat one one side, padded mat for ironing on the other)
Iron & ironing board
Quilters Rule Square Block Lap Board - measures 12 1/2"(used for measuring & as a cutting guide for rotary cutting)
Emboidery hoop for hand stitiching & applique
Fabric - Buy what you need at first then start building your stash with FQ (Fat Quarters)
Fabrics I always am in need of: White, white on white, Ivories, solid black & anything that looks like the sky in shades of blue & black.
Sewing machine
bobbins
quilting straight pins & safety pins
Batting
Plastic Tote to keep everything in! LOL
First rule - don't throw away fabric or batting scraps they can be used! LOL

A list of quilting terms is a must have also:
http://www.sewaquilt.com/quilting-terms.html

You'll need lots of block patterns to try! Here are some sites to get you started on some great patterns new & old and the best part they are free. Bookmark to your favorites!

http://www.quilterscache.com/QuiltBlocksGalore.html

http://quilting.about.com/od/quiltpa...lock-Patterns/

http://www.mccallsquilting.com/Block_Reference.html

http://www.compuquilt.com/CQFreeBlocks.htm

http://www.blockcentral.com/index.shtml

http://www.with-heart-and-hands.com/...-patterns.html

http://www.scrapquilts.com/

You already have the computer & probbaly the printer for printing those patterns out keeping them in a binder is nice!

Then as you go you can add to that list the following items:
Tracing paper
freezer paper
glue stick
stabilizer/interfacing
I also save the card board from FQ's to make patterns with

luvstitches

Welcome from NE Ohio!
You'll find so much info here.