Nothing satisfies a seamster more than fresh new supplies. Whether it be sharp new shears or a handy cutting mat, sewers not soo-ers love their supplies.  Opt for ala carte when putting together a sewing notions kit. That way you can choose higher quality items and eliminate the unncessary ones. The best thing about this is that you can spend a little or a lot and get credit for everything. Here's a list....that may help guide you when you enter a Joann Fabric superstore or order online:Gingher Shears. The Cadillac of scissors. Embroidery scissors above or a special pair for the Southpaw Sewer. They turn fabric into "butt-ah"Lefties aboveCheetah handled Right Handed Bent Shears a dream come trueRotary Cutter. Takes the wear and tear off the hands and wrist. A must for the quilter. Is this rotary cutter slick, or whatErgonomic Seam Ripper. As much as we try not to, we screw up and have to tear out.A plethora of thread colors. Gutermann covers the spectrum. Be a doll and hang a nifty thread rack right next to the sewing machine for easy access.A swing light is an inexpensive item and absolutely necessary if the sewer is relegated to a little nook.There are so many 'must have' sewing books available, this happens to be one of my favorites, but check out the selection of specialty sewing books too.Just plain white and colored chalk for marking. It's inexpensive and brushes off easily.Gift card for Joann or other fabric stores. Buying fabric is a personal thing.Plenty of straight pins and a cute pincushion. I think there's an entire book about making cute pincushions.Large cutting mat for table protection.Tracing wheel and tracing paperPlain newsprint for sketching ideas or pattern designStraight needles for handsewing variety packCurved needles for home decorating projects