Much of the fun of starting a new quilt comes from planning the shopping trip to get the supplies you need. Even if you’re using fabric scraps you already have, you may need to find some complementary material, and you’ll probably need backing and batting at least. Use the following list as a reminder of all the ingredients that go into a finished quilt:
Quilt pattern of choice
Fabrics for your quilt
Batting for the filler
Backing fabric that’s 2–3 inches larger all around than the finished quilt size
All-purpose thread for piecing and assembly
Specialty threads for appliqué projects
All-purpose or monofilament thread for machine quilting
Fabric scissors (dressmakers’ shears are perfect)
Rotary cutter, ruler, and self-healing mat for rotary-cut patterns
Thimbles and finger protectors for hand quilting
Quilting hoop or stand for hand quilting
Walking or even-feed foot for machine quilting
Free motion foot (darning foot) for free motion quilting
Templates for hand or machine quilting
Enough bias quilt binding to go completely around the quilt plus 6 extra inches for overlap
Quilters’ pins
Glue stick for holding appliqués in place
Seam ripper and needle threader, just in case
