I emptied my old applique bag to show you what I keep on hand for practice blocks and teaching multiple shapes. Nothing was added or removed, this is what I use to teach individual applique lessons if the student has previous handwork experience.
The block pattern was a free one from Sentimental Stitches a long time ago as part of Gay's free midget blocks. Those are now only available for purchase if you did not download during the trial period. For those of you interested in back basting, I learned this technique from Gay's site (link to Sentimental Stitches will take you right there) and never looked back! It's awesome!
The small zip bag next, going clockwise, includes bits of old scraps for the next bloom or the scrap bin. The various threads are next with thimbles galore but I don't usually them, they're optional for newbies. You'll see what I lovingly refer to as the caca scissors (pink handle) for cutting paper/card stock, a couple pair of old small Ginghers, applique pins (also for newbies), a my DJ 30s selvage needle case (free tutorial linked), and a coin purse for odds and ends.
I'll be adding the new needles I've yet to try (Roxanne's) and some of the melons soon before I make more circles (shape 2). Since I have new to quilting/applique/handwork folks in this group, I'm approaching it differently by shape and method. It's fun so far! Feel free to join in any time. 
Please don't judge too harshly, these are quick stitches just to show the method. You'll notice the contrasting dark thread---that's for back basting---a PIN FREE method!! ♡
Happy Applique,
Heather
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