Must Have Supplies for Longarm Free Motion Quilting

Free motion quilting is so much more enjoyable (and successful!) when you have the right tools within reach. Over the years, these are the supplies I reach for again and again when quilting on my longarm.

I don’t recommend going out and purchasing tons of supplies all at once. I’ve built my collection over time, choosing tools based on what I needed for specific projects and quilting styles. As I continue working through my studio, I’ll be adding additional supplies to this list.

I’d also love to answer any questions you have about free motion quilting supplies so feel free to reach out or leave a comment.

Next up: I’ll be sharing my go to supplies for domestic machine free motion quilting, so be sure to check back soon!

Whether you’re just getting started or refining your skills, these tools help create smoother stitches, better consistency, and more confident quilting.

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A versatile ruler that’s perfect for curves, straight lines, corners, clamshells and more.

Ideal for adding soft curves, borders, and scalloped accents with precision.

Lets you add texture by couching yarn onto your quilt.

A must have for stitching clean, straight lines and geometric designs.

Provides stability and safety when quilting with rulers on your longarm.

Great for marking, aligning, and planning designs.

Perfect for quilting hexagon shapes and modern geometric motifs.

Work well with my longarm. 

Strong, smooth pins designed specifically for securing quilt layers on a longarm frame.

Sharp, comfortable scissors that make trimming batting fast and easy.

A fun ruler for quilting flowing, groovy curves with consistency.

Creates playful swirl designs that are perfect for all over quilting.

A classic design tool for quilting elegant clamshell patterns.

A reliable foot that I use when quilting with rulers on my longarm

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Keeps bobbins organized, protected, and easy to grab.

You don’t need every tool to get started, but having the right ones can make free motion quilting easier, faster, and more enjoyable. I recommend building your collection over time and choosing tools that match the styles you love to quilt.

Be sure to check back. I’ll be sharing regular in depth reviews and tutorials featuring the tools that I use most so you can see exactly how I use them in real quilting projects.

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