Essential tools for first-time quilters. Workshops are available from Sandra Lee Design to show you how to use them.

Just five basic tools are needed to begin quilting; a room full of technology is not necessary.
1: Mat & Rotary Cutter
Fast, accurate cuts.
2: Quilting Ruler
guarantees precise, uniform blocks.
3: Thread & Needles
basics of sewing by hand or by machine.
4: Fabric scissors are the fourth tool.
Smooth cuts are the result of dedicated scissors.
5: Board and Iron
Cleaner quilts result from pressing seams.
Extra Advice
Every novice is saved by a good seam ripper.