Ep 028: Back to Basics | The Notions that Beginner Quilters Actually Need to Make a Quilt (and Have Fun Doing It!) episode artwork

EPISODE · Apr 20, 2026 · 40 MIN

Ep 028: Back to Basics | The Notions that Beginner Quilters Actually Need to Make a Quilt (and Have Fun Doing It!)

from Patchwork Revival: A Quilting Podcast · host Emily Dodd

In this episode, we’re going back to the basics and remembering what it was like to choose the tools we needed to make our first quilt. I still remember that intimidating feeling of not knowing if the notions that were budget-friendly would work, or if more expensive options were better. Was it okay to get a small size, or was bigger always better? This episode is a deep dive into at all of the tools I reach for on a daily basis as an experienced quilter (spoiler alert: I’m STILL using the same acrylic ruler I started with!) and we’re talking about a few things that probably don’t need to have dedicated space in your sewing room right off the bat. This is a true-blue breakdown of all of the quilting notions that beginner quilters truly NEED to get started, presented in a budget-friendly way.   In this episode: The core notions every beginner quilter needs (and what you can consider skipping) Budget-friendly alternatives that work just as well How to make a plan to make your first quilt from start to finish The mindset shift that makes quilting accessible at every level   For a deeper dive into budget-friendly quilting, check out Episode 003 featuring my friend, Bri! https://patchworkrevivalstudios.com/podcast/ep003   If you loved this episode, leave a review to help continue to build our little corner of the quilting community ❤️   🛒 Shop now with 15% off using code REVIVAL - my little way of saying THANKS for being here! 🫶🏻   📸 Follow along on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/patchworkrevivalstudios/    If you would like to share your favorite quilting notion that transformed your quilting journey, I’d love to hear about it! Send me an email at: [email protected]

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