FIRST POST HERE JUST WANT TO SAY HELLO! Quilting since 2005, I have tried most techniques. I post pictures on my blog and I belong to a group of pod-casters at BIG TENT, where we talk about quilting (what else, is there.) Looking forward to posting here.
Going to a UFO (one day for 12 hours) retreat- What do you bring? We will be working on our individual projects. They have access to design walls, electricity, good lighting, tables and chairs. There will be two cutting tables set up with mats supplied. I bring my pressing pad and iron. Besides, sewing machine and your machine equipment, rotary cutters, and our own rulers, what should I bring? I also bring my camera to take pictures of all the projects. Please list what I should bring and what I should leave behind... Happy Quilting... Lady Rags http://nonniesquiltingdreams.podbean.com/ Nonnie's Quilting Dreams- Podcast ******** http://nonniequiltingdreams.wordpress.com/ Nonnie's Quilting Dreams - Blog |
Bottled water, unless that is provided. Nice to have next to your sewing area instead of going to a fountain. Otherwise, you seem to have it pretty well covered. I'm sure others will have some ideas for you too. Have fun.
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What you are bringing sounds good.
When my guild has its 2 day retreats, I also like to have: Tools: machine oil and cleaning brush, an extra blade, extra camera batteries. Be sure you have bobbins and thread for your projects. Are you planning to do binding? Will you need hand sewing needles? I like a cushion for my tush because our chairs are very hard. Food? Drink? We generally brings snacks as well as have a pot luck towards the end. Be sure you have whatever you like to drink. Where we meet, we need to bring plates, cups, utensils as well. |
bring a UFO to finish
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have fun and be sure to make you up a check off sheet so you don't forget anything
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If you need to take medications, make sure you have those.
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Don't forget to bring an extra sewing machine needle in case you break one.
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ME!!!!!
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Me, too
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Double check to make sure that you have your cord and pedal for your machine. I've known several that went to a retreat or class and had forgotten them.
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Originally Posted by lots2do
Double check to make sure that you have your cord and pedal for your machine. I've known several that went to a retreat or class and had forgotten them.
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A pan of brownies, a bag of chocolates, a bag of tangerines, basically anything easy and share-able. Bottled water, your sack lunches unless that stuff is provided.
Take two or three UFO's to work on and the things needed to finish them. That way if you get tired of working on one or get it finished you'll have something else to do. |
Small baggie to tape to the table for garbage (unless you have a little tidy tote with a pin cushion
Show and Tell, Name Tag, handwork, book, Masking Tape Camera and batteries, and recharger and chair. Commuter mug Paper scissors, snips & fabric scissors and seam ripper. Post its Notepad & pen/pencil (pigma pen for labels) blue disappearing pen, yellow or white chalk marker, extra fabric in case you want to make something else? Fabric for projects you are working on. Batting Sewing machine (including your foot pedal & power cord, manual, 1/4 inch foot, walking foot, free motion foot, screwdriver) loaded bobbins new blade for rotary cutter Threads for piecing and quilting. Ott-light, magnet, Stabilizer (newsprint or tissue), heat n’bond lite, freezer paper Safety pins, straight pins, basting spray, thread catcher Wrist brace Design wall |
I would take a package of machine needles in case you break more than one. Hope that doesn't happen, but you never know. Bottled water and snacks are good too. Also take several spools of thread in your color choices. You may also want to take some hand sewing needles and a thimble if you plan to finish your binding by hand. That way you just might come home with some truly "finished" objects.
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