We all work in different ways but there are some things we all need to do when preparing to begin a new piece of quilling.  The most important thing we need to do is to gather together all the tools and materials we will need.  Now, this sounds very obvious and it is, but there is nothing more frustrating than to run out of material or to find a tool is missing after you have already begun to work.  So make sure you have lots of material to hand and every tool you will need for the project.  The other thing you need is time!  Make sure you have cleared enough time from your day to finish the project without having to rush.