We winter in TX, I take as much as I have room for in the RV. A light Brother sewing machine, enough fabric to finish the project I am currently working on and a little bit of a stash for the next project. I always buy more fabric, I agree it is cheaper there than at home most of the time. I also put my cutting board and rulers under the mattress so they don't get damaged in transit. I think the least I would bring would be a hand applique project, I could probably fit everything I need in a small plastic storage box.