We just returned from Florida this past week. DH and I usually have this "discussion" about what I can bring - either direction - it usually ends up with a compromise - more than he wants to take and less than I want to haul!
We have a "permanent" place that we return to every year, so I leave some big things - a Singer 237 (straight stitch and zigzag), a three-thread serger, ironing board and iron, multi-purpose 8 ft x 30 inch table, cutting mats, rulers, rotary cutters, and some of the thread
The big "discussion" is over the fabric!!!
IF I had to drag stuff back and forth, I would include a portable sewing machine, a decent iron, a surface to press on, rotary cutter and spare blades, and two cutting mats (24 x 30 if I could get away with it) and a small one - maybe 6 x 8 for cutting/trimming small pieces, scissors, seam rippers, needles and thread, and thimbles.
As far as fabrics and projects are concerned, I'm not that good at planning ahead.
I do try to find fabric at garage sales, but the pickings were slim last winter.
Of course, there ARE stores between here and there, but once DH gets in the van, he's like a horse wanting to get back in the barn. I've found it's just simpler to settle for fuel, food, and potty breaks during the day - hope for a decent night's rest, and the same for the next day.
Last edited by bearisgray; 04-15-2012 at 12:04 PM.