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
Yarn Needles – for finishing projects
Knitting Needle Sets
Hiya-Hiya Interchnageable Knitting Needle Sets | Multiple options | ![]() |
Knit Picks Interchangable Knitting Needle Sets | Multiple Options | ![]() |
Knitwear Care
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 – BETTER | ![]() |
Dritz – Large Ergonomic Seam Ripper – BEST | ![]() |
OLFA RTY-3/G 60mm Straight Handle Rotary Cutter – BETTER | ![]() |
Olfa Deluxe Rotary Cutter – BEST | ![]() |
Fiskars – 8″ RazorEdge Easy Action Fabric Shears for Tabletop Cutting – BETTER | ![]() |
Gingher – 8″ Knife Edge Dressmaker’s Shears – BEST | ![]() |
Dritz Assorted Craft Needles – BETTER | ![]() |
Dritz Assorted Hand Needles – BEST | ![]() |
Dritz Needle Puller – Great for tired or weak hands. I love these! | ![]() |
Dritz Flat No-Melt Flower Head Straight Pins – BETTER | ![]() |
Iris Swiss Pins – BEST | ![]() |
Rowenta Irons – Multiple Varieties | ![]() |
Sewing Books
Joann Fabric – Your Guide to Quilting | ![]() | Buy 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 color | Buy Now on ALibris Another option but still pricey… |
Color Wheel | ![]() |