Sampler Supplies

Fabric should be 100% cotton, washed (probably hand washed) and pressed.

The discussion and selection of fabric needs to be done in person by a qualified quilting instructor.

1. Matching or neutral (light to med) grey, 100% cotton.
2. Monofilament for machine quilting, smoke for dark fabrics or clear for light fabrics.
3. Colored thread that matches the backing fabric, 100% cotton.

1. 45 mm rotary cutter
2. 6 X 12 ruler
3. 17 X 23 self-healing mat, (Olfa, Dritz)

1. Basting safety pins or basting spray (Sullivan’s only)
2. Hand sewing needle for binding
3. Thin glass head straight pins, 1" or 1 ¼" long
4. Good seam ripper
5. Sheet of sand paper
6. Marking pencil, preferably mechanical, .05 lead
7. Sharp fabric scissors
8. 5 ½" square piece of muslin
9. 5" square of freezer paper
10. Fine line permanent fabric marking pen
11. Batting, thin cotton or polyester, approx. 40" square

1. Sewing machine
2. ¼" foot if available
3. Walking foot or even feed foot if available
4. Extra bobbin

1. 12 ½" X 12 ½" square up ruler
2. 6" X 24" long ruler

These quilting supplies are items which do not wear out and will last you a quilting lifetime. The initial investment is worth every penny. So, please choose carefully.

Mary Bellew