Yes you need extra needles. Ive Had a couple break over the years. I buy thread and fabric at joanns ( watch ur paper for coupons). Get a pair of the sheering sissors. I use those to stop the frays on necherchiefs I make. Get a large and small seam ripper. I use both depending on project. Kids things large ripper. Small stuff for Waffles small ripper. Lots of needles, 2 pin coushions (I always misplace one LOL) Take it S L O W The faster you go the wackier the stitch! And remember you have to share pics of what you make!!!