You Don’t Need ALL The Quilting Tools – Here’s What Matters

You don’t need dozens of specialty tools to start quilting – but knowing which tools truly matter (and when an upgrade is worth it) can make your quilting more accurate, more efficient, and much easier on your hands and wrists.

In my newest video, I walk through the core cutting and sewing essentials, plus thoughtful upgrades that can improve comfort, reduce frustration, and help you quilt longer.

We’ll cover:

  • The core cutting tools every quilter needs
  • How to choose the right cutting mat size
  • How to check your cutting mat for accuracy
  • Rotary cutters and ergonomic options
  • Non-slip rulers and trimming tools
  • A seam ripper trick to avoid fabric distortion
  • Pins vs. clips
  • Specialty tools for appliqué
  • And a simple checklist for deciding when an upgrade is truly worth it

Watch the video:

You don’t need everything at once. You can build your dream quilting toolkit over time!

I’d love to know:
Which quilting tool made the biggest difference in your comfort or accuracy?

Leave a comment on the video – your experience might help someone else just getting started.

Happy Quilting!

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Beth Ann

When health challenges made hand-sewing (and hand appliqué and hand-quilting) no longer physically viable for her, Beth Ann’s first instinct was dismay and discouragement. But Grandma Baldwin gave her a loving (but stern!) “No pity parties – just figure out a different way.” So Beth Ann turned to her trusty sewing machine and began devising ways to achieve the fine quality appliqué look she craved faster and easier than she ever thought possible. And a career was born! Now Beth Ann enjoys sharing her accessible “invisible” machine appliqué and creative machine quilting techniques with other quilters and fiber artists around the world.

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