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All of this talk about quilt retreats makes me wonder what do you need to be sure to take. I would love to go on one so it is never too early to start planning!
Is there any one thing that everyone tends to forget? What kind of projects do you take? Do you have a checklist? |
Here is a list I use when I'm packing for a retreat. Of course, this is just a general list and you may not need to bring every single thing on the list, depending on the retreat facility you'll be using. But check it over carefully to be sure you don’t forget something important.
LIST FOR QUILTING RETREAT __________1. Sewing machine + Manual/Instruction Book + Presser Feet __________2. Heavy duty extension cord + Surge protector power strip __________3. Sewing chair __________4. Aluminum table or TV tray table __________5. Projects to work on, patterns, fabric __________6. Thread, bobbins __________7. Pins, needles, seam ripper, tape measure __________8. Rotary cutters, sewing scissors, paper scissors __________9. Cutting mat, rulers _________10. Iron, spray water bottle, filtered water for iron _________11. Pressing board or mat _________12. Lamp for sewing; small lamp or booklight for reading _________13. Trash basket _________14. Freezer paper, scratch paper for drawing or figuring _________15. Non-slip grip for sewing machine pedal _________16. Personal fan _________17. Clothes _________18. Toiletries _________19. Flashlight _________20. Book _________21. Ear plugs, sleep aid _________22. Umbrellas - one with clothes & one with quilting supplies |
Never been on one. I have been invited to a few, and hope next year to make at least one. Going to have to follow this!
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And make sure you put your name on everything. I label both ends of my extension and sewing machine cords. This way if someone goes to unplug something, it's easy to figure out which is yours.
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The list above is great and I can't think of anything she missed.
One thing I do that has been great is to use a couple of large square plastic bins with lids to put all my "stuff" into. The size I have is 11" x 16". I have a piece of wood that fits perfectly on top of two of them put side by side. When set on top of a normal height table, it brings the surface up to the perfect cutting table height. The board is large enough for my cutting mat. You will be taking most of the stuff with you anyways, might as well make it work for you! |
Originally Posted by PaperPrincess
And make sure you put your name on everything. I label both ends of my extension and sewing machine cords. This way if someone goes to unplug something, it's easy to figure out which is yours.
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Great list and I'd like to add the following:
Pin cushion sleeping bag/bed linen - we have cots w/mattresses but need your own bedding Credit card/money to shop 5 local quilt stores CD player w/sing & dancing music (our group loves Mama Mia, old Beatles, many ballads, etc & use rotary cutters for mikes) starch & sizing camera (to photograph projects) munchies - nuts, chips, crackers, trail mix, fruit, etc... Chocolate to share with all And one other thing 1 yard of Basic Brown cotton fabric - it's a running joke in our retreats but it always saves someone's project. |
Im sorry but I didn't see a kitchen sink on your list.Ha Ha
I never realised how much you need to take.I would have to take my husbands truck to get it all there.No way could you fly to one of these. |
If you get a chance to fly to a retreat, don't hesitate, in most cases many of the things listed are made available at retreats. Some even offer sewing machines with individual lighting.
Our guild does a retreat in a old youth campground twice a year. So the camp offers the homemade meals, cots w/mattresses, refrigerator, coffee maker, microwave, basic bathroom paper products - the rest is up to us. Needless to say two of us travel together in my DH truck which is packed. I have heard of others that have attended retreat/workshops where you only needed to bring your personal items (clothing, toiletries, etc...) they provided everything else. They flew into to San Diego where they picked were picked up and delivered to the location only to find it all set up and ready for their use. Really nice, pricey but a nice treat. They got to test drive a new line of sewing machines coming on the market, lots of new tools for the techniques they would be working with and walked away with a really nice project near completion. It's on my list to do something like this some day in the meanwhile, doing a retreat with all the talented people that are out there under one roof is priceless and I pray you get a chance to enjoy one some day soon. |
With the sewing machine, be sure to bring all the cords and controls necessary to operate it. My old Pfaff has two things I need to remember - the foot control and the power cord.
Do you bring a cloth measuring tape or a metal (carpenter) measuring tape? or one of each? |
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