There are a lot of tools and supplies that I love to use. Here is an ever expanding list of resources so you can grab them easily for yourself. I find it easier to just get moving on a project if I don’t have to make a decision on the right tools. I’ve done the work for you, this is a starting point. Feel free to ask me WHY I love the things I love…

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Knitting Supplies

Bamboo Knitting Needles:
Clover Brand Size 8 – 16″ Circular Needles

Wood Knitting Needles:
Knit-Picks Sunstruck Fixed Circular Knitting Needles
Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice Acrylic Worsted Weight Yarn – Pick a Light color
Knit Picks Brava Worsted soft All-Purpose Yarn – Pick a Light Color

Crochet Hooks – helpful for fixing mistakes

Boye
Size -J 6-Inch Long
Aluminum Crochet Hook
Radiant Wood
Size J
Crochet Hook

Yarn Needles – for finishing projects

Clover Jumbo Darning Yarn Needle
Clover Bent Metal Yarn Needles

Knitting Needle Sets

Hiya-Hiya Interchnageable Knitting Needle SetsMultiple options
Knit Picks Interchangable Knitting Needle SetsMultiple Options

Knitwear Care

Soak – available in a variety of fragrances
Eucalan – Natural, fragrance free

Sewing Supplies

Here are supplies, there may be two or more options per item. These are better and best recommendations, choose based on your budget and comfort level with the tools.

Dritz – Small Seam Ripper, Ergonomic Design with Protective Cap – BETTERBuy it now on Amazon
Dritz – Large Ergonomic Seam Ripper – BESTBuy it now on Amazon
OLFA RTY-3/G 60mm Straight Handle Rotary Cutter – BETTERBuy it now on Amazon
Olfa Deluxe Rotary Cutter – BESTBuy it now on Amazon
Fiskars – 8″ RazorEdge Easy Action Fabric Shears for Tabletop Cutting – BETTERBuy it now on Amazon
Gingher – 8″ Knife Edge Dressmaker’s Shears – BESTBuy it now on Amazon
Dritz Assorted Craft Needles – BETTERBuy it now on Amazon
Dritz Assorted Hand Needles – BESTBuy it now on Amazon
Dritz Needle Puller – Great for tired or weak hands. I love these!Buy it now on Amazon
Dritz Flat No-Melt Flower Head Straight Pins – BETTERBuy it now on Amazon
Iris Swiss Pins – BESTBuy it now at Joann
Rowenta Irons – Multiple VarietiesBuy it now on Amazon

Sewing Books

Joann Fabric – Your Guide to QuiltingBuy it now from Alibris
Complete Guide to Sewing by Reader’s Digest

Bobbins

Bernina Bobbins from Amazon – Check the list of machines before purchasing. Not all Berninas take the same bobbin.

Brother Bobbins from Amazon – There seems to be a few different styles for different ages of machines.

Featherweight (by Singer) Bobbins from Amazon – Make sure you don’t get generic Singer Bobbins they won’t work.

Husqvarna/Viking Bobbins from Amazon – They’re green! I didn’t know that…

Janome Bobbins from Amazon – Top loading bobbins, a bit wider than other brands.

Juki Bobbins from Amazon – Lesser known brand but super sturdy reputation.

Singer Bobbins from Amazon – These are probably the most common variety and easiest to find.

Color Theory

ColorWorks: the crafter’s guide to color
A wee bit pricey…
ColorWorks: the crafter’s guide to colorBuy Now on ALibris
Another option but still pricey…
Color Wheel
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