After many requests, I reviewed my Pfaff Quilt Expression 720 Sewing Machine. I don't like doing reviews like this because I am not a sewing machine expert so these are just my honest opinions - not an expert judgement!

I bought my Moxie Long Arm quilting machine in 2022. I have been loving it and have done a number of videos about my projects on it which you can find on my Youtube channel. Moxie Youtube Playlist

I have owned a Janome 4300QDC as a backup machine for a number of years now. It isn't as fancy as my Pfaff but it is very hard wearing.

I use it as my back up machine for when my main machine is in for an annual service; to take to workshops (as it's much lighter than my other machine); and to let the kids practice on.

I have often found it is better on thicker fabrics than my Pfaff as well.

I can no longer find my exact model online but I believe the 4120QDC-T is the closest available equivalent.

This is the sewing cabinet that I use. It is where my Pfaff Quilt Expression 720 lives. I got a see-through insert cut (anywhere you buy a horn cabinet will cut this for you) to fit my sewing machine model so I can sew on a flatbed which was my main reason for purchasing this.

You can find my horn cabinet review here.

I use a combination of Billy Bookcases from Ikea for my main fabric storage area.

You can see my latest sewing room makeover update video here.

I use a combination of black & rose gold wire baskets on my shelves to store my fabric. I coordinate by color and roll my fabric so it can stand upright and I can see everything I have in one color by taking the basket out and looking down.

I use little clear elastics to secure the rolls. I talked about my fabric storage system in this post.

Remember to measure the shelf you intend to put your baskets on before purchasing!

The large storage bench that used to be under my window and is now behind my sewing cabinet was bought secondhand as is a lot of the furniture in my house.

Depending on where you live you might want to try:

• gumtree
• craig's list
• facebook marketplace
• preloved UK
• or local charity or thrift shops

I made a half height design wall for my sewing room for a specific space. There are easier ways to get a full design wall but this way worked for me and my space!

I have a large and small version of these wool pressing mats, the small one sits beside me while I sew and the larger one is on the other side of my sewing cabinet for pressing larger bits.

This Olfa Rotary Cutter is the one I use every day. I have a larger and smaller one but this is my go to.

These little scissors are great for snipping threads and draggly bits of fabric. These are always to my left when I'm sewing (I'm left handed and these work fine for me!)

I have a whole blog post about great scissors for quilters here.

That post includes my second favorite pair of scissors my Kay Buckley ones.

I have two Accuquilt Cutters and large collection of dies as I am hopeless at cutting straight and it is my least favorite part of the quilting process.

You can read about my Accuquilt die collection using the read more button below. I also have video reviews on my YouTube channel.

This ruler is a super handy size for trimming as I sew. Not too big and not too small!

These larger rulers are great for squaring up blocks and for trimming finished quilts.

I have a few this size as I often find them in ebay hauls I've bought from folk clearing out relative's sewing rooms.

I stack one after the other two square my quilts before binding.

This is a huge one! It was my treat to myself in my most recent sewing room makeover and I love it. Great for squaring big blocks and smaller quit projects.

This isn't the exact one I have but it is very similar. It's a great size for squaring up blocks beside my sewing machine without having to get up and move somewhere else to cut.

I use it to measure the progress of improv quilt blocks as well to see how close they are getting to the size i want.

I use Aurifl 50wt thread for piecing most of the time. I occassionally use gutterman or other brands if I come across a sale or fancy a color in a smaller size than the standard aurifil spools.

I use Isacord Thread for quilting on both my domestic and long arm machines. It never gives me any trouble and it looks great with a slight sheen.

I use all sorts of fusible products in my quilting but this is my favorite at the moment for easily sticking and unsticking, especially for collage quilting.

I don’t have a favorite quilt shop or brand of fabric I gravitate to as I am always on the hunt for a bargain or to rescue unwanted fabric from someone else's scrap bin.

You can click on the read more button to see 9 ways I buy cheap fabric for my quilting.