Any one can make a quilt, you can be an expert or an amateur, it doesn't matter. When starting a quilt the first thing you want to get, after you have planned out your quilt, is some fabric. At this point in time don't worry about getting batting or the back fabric. Just worry about getting the fabric you are going to use for the front part, or the part you will be piecing.
When picking fabric, get six to eight different pattern types ranging from simple patterns to complex patterns. Just make sure to have a variety. Start out by picking a pattern you like, then use that pattern to find matching fabrics. You can also look around your house and find scraps of fabric that go together. Get about 1 yd. of each fabric. If you feel you are going to use more fabric, feel free to get more fabric. If you need additional help you can always ask the people at the fabric store you are shopping at.
Besides fabric you are going to need thread. Try and get a light color of thread unless all your fabric is dark, then get a darker thread. You will probably want about two normal sized spools of thread. Other equipment you will need is:
- Scissors - good sturdy ones, used for cutting fabric
- Needles - sewing machine needles, and sewing needles.
- Pins - preferably ones with plastic balls on the top
- Measuring Tape
- Pencils
- Seam-ripper
- Rotary cutter
- Rotary Cutter Mat - the bigger the better
- Plastic Rulers
- Iron and Ironing Board
- Freeze Paper (only if you plan on making an applique block)
- And of Course a Sewing Machine!
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