Quilting is among those pastimes, like many crafts, that can be a little overwhelming at first because of all the tools included. It can likewise be expensive. I find that irritating because quilting is such a relaxing, therapeutic craft and I believe it needs to be accessible to everyone. My goal with this post is to help you take the plunge into quilting without ending or investing a fortune up in a headspin. Obviously, there are lots of tools and products (that I will not list in this post) that make quilting simpler, however they do not always make quilting better. The reality is craft tools and materials cost cash, however there are alternatives to most, if not all, the basic quilting supplies that will cost you little to absolutely nothing if you're willing to get resourceful. I've broken this post down into sections based on the significant actions of the quilt-making procedure: picking fabric, measuring, cutting, sewing, quilting, and basting. Binding is the final step of making a quilt but the tools required for binding are already covered in the other sections. If you've never ever quilted before and you simply wish to try without making a big monetary commitment then all you require is the basics which's what I'm going to list here. Perhaps, the most crucial (and a lot of enjoyable) component of a quilt is the material. Quilting Cotton, a fabric made particularly for quilting, is typically 100% cotton. And while you don't need to use 100% cotton material to quilt, it is a good concept to attempt to stick to woven cotton material (rather than knit fabric which will be a bit stretchy) for your very first quilting task. Material is also perhaps the most costly part of quilting. There are just SO MANY amazing fabrics out there and it's difficult to not need all of them at the same time. Because much better quality fabric will make a better quality quilt, fabric is one location where in some cases it's better to spend lavishly. However, there are ways that you can either save some cash or make sure your money goes towards values that line up with your own.