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11-05-2011, 04:33 PM

#11

quilter711

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Join Date: Aug 2010

Location: Massachusetts

Posts: 500

6x24 ruler (all rulers same brand- no variance in measurements)
glass head pins (slide into fabric like a knife into butter)

11-05-2011, 04:46 PM

#12

CajunQuilter2

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Join Date: May 2009

Location: Back home in Louisiana for now....where next?? who knows....

Posts: 3,180

I find that I love love love my 6x12 ruler for smaller projects

11-05-2011, 05:09 PM

#13

meemersmom

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Join Date: Jul 2009

Posts: 935

June Tailor Shape Cut ruler
Olfa 60mm safety rotary cutter
Spray adhesive for basting (once I discovered the joys of this, I haven't pin-basted since!)
Big Board ironing board

11-05-2011, 05:16 PM

#14

ChrisB

Senior Member

Join Date: Jul 2010

Location: Texas Abilene area

Posts: 805

My rotary cutter and rulers.

11-05-2011, 05:19 PM

#15

yesyoucan

Junior Member

Join Date: Sep 2009

Location: Griswold Ct.

Posts: 134

baby go,I have the studio and love it.

11-05-2011, 05:43 PM

#16

Country1

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Join Date: Dec 2010

Location: Bowling Green, KY

Posts: 2,441

Imagination and patience!
Penny

11-05-2011, 05:53 PM

#17

SWEETPEACHES

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Join Date: Jul 2011

Location: Florida

Posts: 869

Quote:

Originally Posted by quilter711

6x24 ruler (all rulers same brand- no variance in measurements)
glass head pins (slide into fabric like a knife into butter)

I bought a shield for mine that I love. I sliced 1/3 of my finger off and this protects my fingers.

11-05-2011, 06:36 PM

#18

BETTY62

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Join Date: Nov 2010

Location: Mabank, Texas

Posts: 8,780

I love the various "get squared" templates as I square my blocks up as I finish them.

11-05-2011, 06:42 PM

#19

SandyinZ4

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Join Date: May 2010

Location: Southeast Idaho

Posts: 3,208

I agree with cajunquilter2 about the 6 x 12 inch ruler. I use it more than any of the others. If I am doing pinwheels, I like my little 5.5 x 5.5 square up template. I think if you get what you mentioned you will be off to a good start. Look forward to seeing your creations. Don't forget to ask about anything and welcome to the board! Oh...you might have to go to a different shop to get a cat to hold down your fabric. :-)

11-05-2011, 07:27 PM

#20

sewbeadit

Super Member

Join Date: Sep 2011

Location: Washington

Posts: 4,001

Good lighting is a must. I have ott lights and love them but there are other brands out there.
Good scissors
Good sharp pins
Fabric, fabric, fabric
Have fun on your shopping spree, oh I mean shopping trip!