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I find that pressing solution is just a nice-to-have as is the 2-1/2” ruler. Spritzing water works just as well for wrinkles and that annoying fold line. I would tell a beginner to get some machine cleaning brushes and machine needles. I love the Quilt in a Day microfiber tipped sticks. Many beginners simply don’t know they should regularly clean their machines and change the needle. The most common problems affecting good stitches.

These are pretty much the beginner products I used when starting to sew. Over time we sewists get a feel for what works for us and what doesn't. That starts us on our new hobby called "Finding the Best Notion" and leads to having more than one type/style/brand of a certain notion, lol.

I also recommend a 6 1/2” square ruler. It is so helpful when squaring up smaller units prior to sewing them into a large quilt block.

Nice group of items. If you said it I missed it...a cutting mat is critical. If only getting one, I would choose a nice medium sized mat.

I tend to forget to close my rotary cutter so the Olfa safety rotary cutter is my favorite and it is easy to use. I just started English Paper Piecing and I found that I truly prefer the Elmer's School Glue to the more expensive fabric glue sticks. I admit that the thinner sticks are easier to use but I still prefer the Elmer's. Thanks, Mary.

Thanks Mary! How I wish I knew this years ago… but quilting like life is a journey! Of course I was a self taught “creator” when I first started… but now I can laugh at those heartfelt attempts!!! Have a great week!

I have the Clover fabric folding pen that I use for flattening seams and removing creases. I've had it for several years now and have yet to even think about a refill. The instructions say to empty it between sewing sessions to prevent mold, but I just store mine point up with the cap on with no problem. Sorry for the long post.

I like the 8 1/2" x 24 long ruler and for squaring up, I have a 16" square. Also, a 6 1/2" small square ruler comes in very handy. My favorite brand is the Omnigrip version.

Thank you! Getting myself a few items on this list!

Great ideas! Good reminders ! Your expertise is appreciated!

Lovely quilt behind you

Thank you. I found it after I asked, purchased it.

I never use a seam ripper. I snip with Omni 4 inch scissors. I find using the scissors does not distort the fabric. I will not use the pens that “disappear with heat” as they still show up after washing the quilt. We tested this at the local quilt shop and marks were still present. When I teach quilting classes I always recommend the cutters which automatically close. Finding open cutters is dangerous.

Scissors with serrated edges are helpful (fabric doesn’t slide). I tried a “pressing pen” for seams but found the $70/gal price for solution prohibitive. I found that a stencil brush dipped in Best Press run along the seam works just as well and is much cheaper.

Thank you Mary 🧵

Great info. Thank you

I wish I saw this when I first started out. I bought so many things when I first start out and I don’t even think I have use them yet

I love your videos. I was wondering if you could tell me the name of the quilt pattern behind you in this video, and where I can find it. I love it. Thank you for your help and your videos.

You missed the cutting mat to go with the rotary cutter and rulers...

Martelli cutters only use Martelli blades. Buy the Elmer's washable school glue. I tried cheap, no-name and it did not work as well as Elmer's.