What quilting tools do you absolutely need to start quilting? Honestly, you really only need a good pair of scissors. You could make a totally hand-stitched and hand-quilted masterpiece.
And you could also get frustrated in the process.quilting
With the addition of a few tools, you can make your quilting life many times easier. You’ll be able to piece faster and with more accuracy. Which will lead to more finished projects.
Best of all, you really do not need to buy the whole quilt shop, though you may be tempted. Hmmm… Or is that just me? Uh, sorry. Ready?
Let’s start off with a sewing machine . You just need a basic machine that sews straight. I piece and quilt on a 3/4 size machine I nicknamed Big Blue.
Big Blue works great. It has a straight stitch, a zigzag stitch and can sew through denim. It’s small enough to be portable. It does everything I need it to do.
That point is that you can start with any basic machine. Ask around. You will probably find someone who is not using their sewing machine. Ask if you can borrow it.
Don’t worry about getting a top of the line model now. You can always buy an expensive machine if you fall in love with quilting.
Are you looking for more information on how to choose first machine? Here are my top five tips.
The only attachment that I consider a must have is a walking foot. It is an attachment to your machine that makes it easier to machine quilt.
I did not last long without this attachment. It may have cost a third of what my parents paid for my sewing machine, but it was worth it.
If you don’t get a walking foot, you can still finish your quilt by tying or hand-quilting. Tying is quick and works well with some quilt patterns. You could try to machine quilt without a special foot, but it could be frustrating. quilted christmas ornaments
To cut your fabric, you will need a rotary cutter, self-healing mat and quilting ruler. These quilting tools work together to accurately cut strips of fabric. You may be thinking “what’s the big deal?”
These cut strips are then pieced together and sub-cut in blocks to make patterns without templates. They are definitely needed if want to finish projects quick and in a hurry .
There are, of course, more quilting tools out there. These are just the ones that I use on a regular basis with all my quilts. More about Quilting and Singer Sewing Machines
