Thread: ♥ Quilting Retreats Checklist (List you can print)

Originally Posted by craftybear

great ideas, thanks I will add them to our growing list, thank you!!!!!

Originally Posted by qbquilts

I would add colored pencils and graph paper for sketching out new ideas. Also nice to have are freezer paper (for applique and/or signature/label blocks) and wax paper & a towel (for cleaning applique gunk off the iron).

I just thought of another one - SURGE PROTECTOR! At the camps/retreats I've been to, these are a necessity to be able to plug all your stuff in (machine, lamp, possibly iron, etc.) Usually not enough plugs are available for every item at every station.

Never mind - I just saw it in the grouped list, but it's not listed in the alphabetical section.

Good to have a check off list. Don't want to forget basics.
Went to a family reunion where a cousin forgot her underwear. We teased her no end. :)

One thing that I would add is to bring yourself some calling cards to easily exchange contact info. No doubt, you wil make some long lasting friends. So either you can design/print out some business card sized cards from your computer yourself, or go to an inexpensive print house to have some printed (for less than $10.00). Have a look at mine that I ordered from Vistaprint.ca I take them with me. I got 250 for about $12 incl. shipping. I keep them as part of my sewing kit and in my purse and I love using them. They're so easy.

http://quilt-knit-run-sew.blogspot.c...ling-card.html

What a great list!! and yes, I've left the power cord behind before... sigh... one little distraction while putting the machine in the case... sigh... :oops:

And to Gail... another great idea!!

Wish I had a retreat to pack for, oh well maybe some day.

thanks for sharing.....im going to my first retreat soon and was wondering about this!
perfect timeing

I always forget to bring my cell phone charger, even on just a basic trip anywhere. Please add this.

WOW! what a packing list..... Think I'll have the RETREAT at MY house! lol !!!!

So funny this subject came up. I am going on a quilt retreat this weekend on Cape Cod and one thing we have found handy is a set of 4 bed risers to put under the folding table we use as our cutting table. Just that extra height makes it much easier for cutting.

Thanks for the list. How long is a retreat?