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06-04-2014, 08:23 PM

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Dolphyngyrl

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anyone seen la passion, that hexie quilt is just gorgeous

06-04-2014, 11:39 PM

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GailG

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Originally Posted by Nammie to 7

Good idea! I carry my hexies in a plastic pencil box. I usually buy a couple new boxes every year -- I keep finding new uses for them!

This retired teacher appreciates finding yet another use for school supplies. Even after 16 years I have not lost the practice of shopping in the fall for school supplies.

06-05-2014, 02:46 AM

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Lone Quilter

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I have taken scissors on the plane many times. I use child safety scissors and put then in a tray with my liquids when going through security, never had a problem

06-05-2014, 03:20 AM

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abdconsultant

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Originally Posted by Dolphyngyrl

anyone seen la passion, that hexie quilt is just gorgeous

tell me more.....

06-05-2014, 05:19 AM

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ManiacQuilter2

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Originally Posted by charsuewilson

I've traveled with hexies, although not on a plane.P Even though the airlines supposedly have relaxed the rules, I'd be afraid to travel with sewing scissors, afraid of losing them. I'd travel with one of the Clover pendants on a necklace. That should work.

Packing a large sewing basket into a carry-on bag seems excessive. I have a small over the arm sewing kit with a pin cushion in the center and two pockets which have thread, needles, and usually scissors. It looks about 1/4 the size of your sewing box. I would also consider putting the sewing stuff into zip-loc bags for flying. They can be crushed down and packed into limited space.

I agree that the sewing basket might be a little to big for you to take with you. Find something smaller and stick with just your basic "needs", not wants. Not sure about the straight pins. Haven't flown in almost 20 years.

Lafpeaches, I would suggest 1" size. Hex are measure by the length of the side. I end up cutting the fabric using 2.5" strips.

06-05-2014, 05:29 AM

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I too recommend the Clover pendant. I take my hexies, fabrics, threads, needles, bulldog clip in a quart plastic freezer bag and wear the pendant. Never had a problem. But I do take off the pendant when going thru security. The rest of my fabric and hexies are packed in the suitcase. I also take a sample with one row around the center, someone always asks what I am sewing. Then I can just show them and not have to explain.