I am a self-taught quilter, just as I am a self-taught website designer.  I purchased a quilt in my teen years and borrowed a sewing machine and now, 30+ years later, I am continually honing my craft.

Through the years, I have put together a small but mighty list of quilting essentials.  Everyone knows about thread, patterns, fabric, etc.  But, quilters who have been around a quilt a time or two also have their own idea of quilt essentials – and I personally feel it’s imperative to share those quilt necessities with new quilters.  Especially since I learned these things through other quilters or by trial and error.

See this photo?

THESE magnetic pin holders are on my quilting essential list.  Not only will they hold my pins securely but if I drop pins on the floor, I just turn the magnetic pin holder upside down and go back and forth with it down near the floor – and it will pick up my pins even if I cannot see them!  I can also put a pin holder in my quilt bag, for hand-sewing projects that I may need while riding in the auto or waiting for doctor’s appointments.

What is on YOUR quilting essential list?