Complete your kit with these quilting tools!

Quilting threads

Polyester thread

Nylon and rayon threads

Silk threads

Quilting panels

Quilting cutting tools

Rotary cutter

Cutting mat

Embroidery scissors

Quilting marking tools

Quilting ruler

Fabric markers

Tape measure

Fabric glue

Pins & Safety Pins

Pins and safety pins are vital quilting tools. You’ll need to pin the fabric together while quilting, so make sure you have plenty of pins. It’s best to have a mixture of normal pins, flat head pins, safety pins and special curved pins.

We go in-depth about pins and safety pins in our guide to the best pins for quilting.

Quilting tool kits

For some beginner quilters buying a quilting tool kit is an easier, more affordable option.

These three quilting tool kits for beginners include most of the key equipment you need to start sewing.

However, none of the kits below are complete sets. We’d recommend checking our essentials tool list above and picking up the missing items!

Sunfry quilting cutting kit

This nifty little kit by Sufry includes all the cutting quilting tools that you’ll need. There’s a 45mm rotary tool with five replacement cutters as well as pins, a cutting mat, scissors and much more. It’s the perfect basic quilting tool kit – all you need to provide is a sewing machine and fabric.

Sewing machine quilting tool kit

Looking for a beginner-friendly sewing machine too? Then this is the kit for you! KPCB’s quilting tools kit comes with this adorable mini sewing machine, along with an instruction manual and mini sewing kit.

This sewing machine won’t be suitable for large or complex quilting projects, but it’s great for beginners wanting to experiment. It would also make a brilliant sewing machine for kids (if you’re looking specifically for children head over to our collection of the best sewing machines for kids).

INTLMATE quilting cutting kit

Available in a range of funky colours, this quilting cutting kit is both practical and pretty. In the kit, you’ll find a high-quality cutting mat, rotary cutter, pins, tape measure, and ruler. That’s all the essentials (bar machine, thread, and fabric) you need to get started.

Advanced quilting tools

Experienced quilters will have all the basic quilting tools safely in their stash. They’re probably very well-loved!

Even if you have all the basic quilting tools, there’s always room to upgrade or improve! We’ve rounded up a selection of specialist quilting tools that would make a brilliant addition to your kit.

Quilting stencils

Quilting stencils are a fun addition to your stash. Stencils are used to create neat, decorative designs for your quilting projects. There’s a huge variety on the market in different styles, designs and sizes.

To help you find and use quilting stencils, we’ve created a complete guide to using quilting stencils. We even have a video tutorial showing you exactly how to use them.

Long-arm quilting machines

Many quilters send their pieces to be topped off, but did you know you can do it yourself? Long arm quilting machines are an investment but they enable you to create beautifully finished quilts in your home.

Head over to our guide to the best long arm quilting machines to discover the top machines on the market. We also show you how to use them and how to choose the best one for you.

Quilting gloves

Quilting gloves are a great bit of kit and help you to grip onto your quilt while you sew. There’s plenty of different styles on the market (some designed specifically for those with dexterity problems) so we’ve rounded up our favourites for you.

Head over to our collection of the best quilting gloves and we promise they will quickly become your quilting BFF!

Quilting ironing board

Most standard ironing boards work perfectly well for pressing and finishing your projects. However, if you’re looking to treat yourself, or you’re finding your ironing board too bulky and weak, then try one of these ironing boards for quilters.

Quilting frames

Quilting frames are another fantastic advanced quilting tool. Designed to tighten a specific area of your work, they’re available for both hand quilters and free-motion quilters.

Our pick of the best quilting frames includes these two types of frames as well as providing pros and cons for each.

Freezer paper

Freezer paper is a useful tool to keep in your stash, especially if you’re planning to add design to your fabrics. Despite being created for wrapping up food before it’s frozen, freezer paper is ideal for quilters working with templates and appliqué.

One side of the paper is slightly waxy, so it can be ironed onto the fabric where it will stick temporarily, then peels off without leaving any waxy residue.

For those of you who are new to appliqué and templates, we have several handy guides. Our How to Applique tutorial covers three techniques. We also show you how to make your own FPP templates.

Fusible web

Fusible web is a quilting tool that comes in handy in many crafts. A bit like double-sided sticky tape for quilters, fusible web makes appliqué really simple. Simply draw your shape onto the papery side of the web, cut it out, and iron it onto the wrong side of your fabric. You can then accurately cut out your fabric around the web.

Then you fuse the shape to your backing fabric by pressing it in place with an iron. Finally, add your appliqué stitches.

As with interfacing, the fusible web is available in different weights, so choose the one that most closely matches the thickness of the fabric you’re working with.

Thin card or template plastic

Quilters wanting to work with appliqué, irregular shapes, or curves, will need cards in their kit. Sheets of cards or thin plastic can be turned into templates easily. We show you how to piece and sew curves here on Gathered.

Complete your kit with quilting tools!

Whether you’re picking up your first-ever set of tools or you’re adding special equipment to your collection, there’s no doubt that shopping for quilting tools is fun!

Your new quilting tools will help you to create incredible quilts easily and efficiently. They’re designed to make your life easier so why not indulge?

Once you’ve purchased all the necessary quilting tools all that’s left is to find a project to work on!

Explore our range of gorgeous quilting patterns

We have lots of stunning patterns for you to make with all your new quilting tools.

Browse Gathered’s collection of free quilting patterns and be inspired!