For the beginning quilter, creating a beautiful handmade quilt may seem a bit overwhelming. As with any project, the right tools can make all the difference.
Essential tools and equipment needed by a quilter
1. A sewing box or cabinet to keep your tools and supplies organized will come in handy. Make sure it is large enough for adding to your collection.
2. A good pair of sewing scissors. Scissors are supposed t
o be used to cut fabric,but not anything else.Cutting paper and other things can cause your scissors to become dull to the point they will not cut fabric.
3.Rotary cutters can make cutting quilt pieces go much quicker since you can cut through two or three layers or fabric at once. If you use a rotary cutter, a special blade sharpener allows you to sharpen your rotary blade rather than buying a new after the blade gets dull.
4.A special cutting mat which can withstand the effects of the rotary blade is essential if you use a rotary cutter. These are available in a variety of sizes.
5.A tape measures to measure the size of the quilt pieces. Rulers with grid marks which make it easy to measure sizes and angles for your quilt pieces are available in a variety of sizes.
6.Making a quilt top is a much quicker process with a sewing machine. It is possible to hand sew your pieces into a beautiful quilt top, and still find your quilt can hold up after …