Roxanne Applique needles
http://www.connectingthreads.com/too...s__D21054.html

Silk thread or Invisifil thread. Do not think you need to get all kinds of colors of silk. Because it is so fine it sinks right into the fabric and blends in with most colors. I found this set covered 90% of my needs and then bought a dark gray to go with
http://www.connectingthreads.com/Too...5__D20310.HTML

My overly generous, awesome brother later bought me the entire set of Superior Kimono silk so I am set for a long time.