Quilting supplies

Hand quilting is the technique of sewing together the three layers of a quilt (batting between two layers of fabric) in a decorative freehand stitch.

There lots of new techniques and terminology to learn, but the laundry list of supplies needed for quilting is a bit long and sometimes confusing.

Whether you are making a quilt by machine, hand, or both, this list of quilt supplies for beginners has everything you will need.

Are you wondering about what supplies you'll need for quiltmaking? Let’s start at the beginning…basic tools, equipment, and supplies.

Fact: sewing your quilt (or a smaller project, like pillow tops and table runners) by hand provides a soft finish that really can’t be achieved by machines. Not to mention there isn’t anything that beats the zen of sewing something with needle and thread. If you’re interested in trying the craft, these tips for hand quilting— along with the right supplies — can help you get started.

My favorite quilting supplies.

I've not only broke down step by step how to make a gingham quilt, but I've also included a free downloadable gingham quilt pattern.

Good news: you really don’t need that much stuff to learn to quilt! But there are a few things you definitely need. Let’s take a look at what I recommend! (This post contains affiliate links)

First off what does the term quilting really mean? Quilting is when you stitch the quilt top, batting and quilt backing together either by hand or with a machine. When you are quilting on a sewing machine or longarm machine you can do all kinds of different stitching designs. Like feathers, swirls, bubbles or waves,