Originally Posted by jeaninmaine
Definitely label everything with a bright label and your name & phone number (if you can fit it on) would be good in case someone gets home and realizes they have somethng that doesn't belong to them. I used to use those neon lime green ones because you can look around the room and get a good idea of where your stuff ended up, there is a lot of borrowing going on because things are forgotten. For the little stuff I just put on bright little dots with my initials. That way you get your stuff back, if you ask if anyone has seen the ruler with the bright sticker with your name on it.
Good idea on the colour coding ... easier to spot!!
I usually just use address labels.
Even have it on my sewing machine, as once you get to a class, they can all look the same .... particularly when packed up and ready to leave!
A couple more take-alongs
* miniature design wall (depending on the course a 12x12 padded mat, that I keep by my sewing machine at home all the time)
* couple bottles of water for yourself!