Before starting your quilting project, you might be wondering what quilting supplies you need for your new craft. Learning about the type of quilting supplies you need is part of the fun of starting a new hobby. Basically, quilting does not require more than a good sewing machine, needles, thread, and scissors, but there are many more great supplies which can make quilting much more fun and enjoyable.
A good and reliable sewing machine is the most basic tool you need. While some quilters still prefer to quilt by hand, most busy quilters today find a sewing machine indisposable. You will want to use the machine for at least piecing the blocks together for the quilt top. If you are into quilting for the long haul, it is worth considering investing in a really good sewing machine. Bernina, Pfaff, Janome and Hysqvarna Viking offers wonderful machine for quilting. Bear in mind that you only need to sew straight lines, so you won't need a machine with a lot of fancy stitches.
Next on any quilter's list of supplies is a cutting tool. Plain old fashioned scissors are good, and you'll need a pair dedicated to fabric and one for paper only. Cutting paper can dull scissors very quickly. Many quilters find rotary cutters and mat as essential quilting tools in their arsenal. A rotary cutter is a much more efficient tool than the scissors you may be used to, and you can also cut pieces for quilt blocks in volume with it. You'll need a rotary mat to protect the surface you are working on. Invest in buying good rotary cutters and mat, and they will make your new hobby much more pleasurable.
Next on the list is fabric. Most quilters go for 100% cotton fabric. The array of color and pattern that cotton fabric comes in is truly staggering. You'll also want to put thread on your list of supplies. Cotton thread is good, with a high luster and long-lasting strength. You'll need pins for a variety of reasons. Pins seem to be one of those notions that quilters have very specific preferences for-you might prefer good old fashioned straight pins made of all steel, or T-pins, or pins with the brightly colored heads. Why not put a variety on your shopping list of supplies and experiment with which ones you like best? You'll also need needles and a seam ripper.
Many quilters also consider a bulletin or idea board as an essential. This can be placed near where your sewing machine is set up and used as a place to pin swatches, arrange fabrics in potential color combinations, and post ideas torn from magazines.
Start making list of the essential quilting supplies before starting your quilting project and this will make your quilting project goes much faster and smoother.