I did, I took one of those inexpensive machines camping and had a good time. It seems like if anyone has to stay in camp and watch the dogs while everyone else is gone doing, its me. So I took one of those battery operated ones, and it worked great. I was able to sew several blocks with it. It was actually fun and am thinking of doing it again this yr in case we stay up there longer than the kids and grandkids. There seems like there is always some down time and its great fun to have something like that to do.