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Rotary cutter (45mm)Fiskars and Olfa are the two reliable brands. Replace blades more often than you think — a dull cutter drags and frays.
Self-healing cutting mat (24x36)A 24×36" mat handles most quilt blocks without repositioning. Smaller mats get frustrating fast.
Acrylic quilting rulersA 6×24" rectangle and 12.5" square cover most cutting tasks. Look for clearly marked ⅛" increments.
50-weight cotton thread50wt cotton (Aurifil, Superior MasterPiece) is the standard for piecing and quilting. Wound tightly, minimal lint.
Fat quarter bundlesCoordinated fat quarter bundles take color-matching work out of shopping. Pre-cut 18×21" pieces work well for blocks.