Posted in Quilting
A few must haves tools I feel you need. - However you can do without them - women many years ago did - they used paper templates & scissors.But I'd recommend getting a few basics. Get decluttering & sell off those unwanted things around your home on trade me - or Ebay to get your fund.
1. Clear plastic ruler - I personally don't like the yellow ones - I like clear & the best size I like is 6inch wide & 24 inches long
2. Self healing mat - these are an expense to begin with but ooh look after it & they last - looking after I mean don't leave in sun & store flat. I personally love the biggest mat - but you can work with a smaller one.
3. A rotary cutter - and get a spare blade if your budget will push.
4. Pins
Nice but not a must have is a 6 or 8 inch square,
If you are having a play to see if you like quilting & do not want to spend any money then you will need
A good ruler (school one will be fine)
pen - ball point fine
cardboard
good dressmaker scissors
paper scissors.
pins
But I would encourage you to get the quilting tools above - look on ebay, trade me etc... it's amazing how many women clear out things...
Tomorrow we learn about preparing your material. - I went quilt shopping yesterday so will take photos to share of my finds - including my scrap bag I got for $10.00
