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Quilting supplies
Years ago, quilting supplies were limited to scissors, thimbles, thread, needles, pins and fabrics. Today these supplies are just the bare bones minimum when it comes to supplies useful in quilting. A beginning quilter should consider the following quilting gear as they begin learning this art:
• A rotary cutter is a quilter’s best friend. This really simplifies the cutting process.
• Quilting rulers make it easy to use the aforementioned rotary cutter to get a smooth, straight edge quickly. These are also essential in measuring your fabric pieces with exactness.
• Cutting mat enables you to use both the rotary cutter and quilting rulers anywhere without damaging tables and floors.
• Batting is the padding that goes between the quilt top and the quilt back. This adds the poof, fluff and comfort of the quilt, in addition to adding weight and warmth.
• Quilting frames allow you to stretch the quilt taught so that you can sew the quilt together.
• Fabric is, of course, the number one quilting material. Scissors, pins, needles, thimbles and thread are all still basic and necessary to create a quilt.You can find quilting supplies at all fabric stores and on retail Internet sites. Many accessories and gadgets have been developed to make quilting simpler, faster and more comfortable. As you continue to quilt, you will find which supplies best aid you in your creative process.
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