What I Use

I’ve done several YouTube videos identifying the essential tools for any quilter, but maybe you’ve been wondering what I use. Well, here’s a summary of the tools I use most and like the best. Obviously, this is subject to change as I discover new and sometimes better tools.

NOTE: Some of the links on this page are affiliate links, which means I get a small commission if you click on the link and purchase something from that website. Rest assured all of these items are things I love and use consistently, and I believe make the whole quilting process better.

Sewing Machine

I guess will start on the most important item first, my sewing machine, or I suppose I should say sewing machines. As I’ve mentioned in my YouTube videos, you don’t need to start with a high-end machine.

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Sewing Machine

I guess will start on the most important item first, my sewing machine, or I suppose I should say sewing machines. As I’ve mentioned in my YouTube videos, you don’t need to start with a high-end machine.
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Notions

I’ve been sewing since I was 7, and quilting since I was 20 something. The notions I use are what I’ve found works for me and what I could easily get. I didn’t get taught by experts that said this or that was a must or the best. So… take this information for what it is, and if it doesn’t work for you, find something that does!
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Thread

As the thread is what is going to hold your quilt together, a good thread is a must. I use Madeira Cotona No. 50, which is a 50-wt cotton thread for my piecing. It works beautifully, leaves very little lint, and I can easily get it at my local quilt store. I usually have 3 colors – white, cream or a light grey, and a black. The majority of time, the light grey is what I use, as it blends with most anything.
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Thread

As the thread is what is going to hold your quilt together, a good thread is a must. I use Madeira Cotona No. 50, which is a 50-wt cotton thread for my piecing. It works beautifully, leaves very little lint, and I can easily get it at my local quilt store. I usually have 3 colors – white, cream or a light grey, and a black. The majority of time, the light grey is what I use, as it blends with most anything.
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Rulers

Well, rulers, that’s another thing that it’s easy to collect!! I have a TON of rulers. Some for very specific uses, like my 60-degree angle rulers. Others, because I thought they would make something easier, or someone said I needed, or.. well, sometimes one just collects. 😊

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Irons

I have several irons that I have some how accumulated over the years.  One for upstairs, when I used to actually iron cloths, one that Kevin had before we were married, and so on!  But the one I really like is a Rowenta Pro Master as it’s good and heavy, and has an auto-off!  The Rowenta irons are definitely not cheap, but if you keep your eye out for coupons and sales you can get one at a good price.
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Irons

I have several irons that I have some how accumulated over the years.  One for upstairs, when I used to actually iron cloths, one that Kevin had before we were married, and so on!  But the one I really like is a Rowenta Pro Master as it’s good and heavy, and has an auto-off!  The Rowenta irons are definitely not cheap, but if you keep your eye out for coupons and sales you can get one at a good price.
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Fabric

I’m going to give you my thought on this, and you can take it or leave it. 😊  Not all fabric is created equal, even if it has the same label on it.  Obviously, this makes life a little difficult when trying to figure things out when it comes to fabric.  But think about it, there has to be some difference when Walmart sells a fabric for $8/yd and your local quilt store across the street is selling it for $12/yd.  Do you really think your local quilt store is just marking it up so much more for profit!?!  NO, they aren’t!! 
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