When I take trips, whether vacation or visit friends/relatives, I always try to take hand work. Hand embroidery or applique, just something to keep my 'sewing' bug happy. There is bound to be 'down' times and that is when I pull out my sewing. But there have been times that is just sits in my bag, because I am have to much fun or just can't find the time. But it is always nice to have just in case!!!