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Old 08-03-2013, 04:49 PM
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kaelynangelfoot
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I have taken sewing with me while camping. I have taken both handwork and a sewing machine. One problem is that camping itself is time intensive, with the cooking and setting up campsite and such. Another problem is dirt and bugs. And you are almost guaranteed that everything will smell like woodsmoke when you get it home.

If you are planning on taking sewing with you, I would recommend (1) take one just project, to cut down on the mass of what you are transporting. (2) I took a large plastic bin and packed EVERYTHING in it, projects, scissors, thread, replacement needles, etc. If it didn't fit in the bin, it didn't go. (3) if you need an ironing board, invest in a small table-top one and a miniature iron.

What has worked best for me was an English paper piecing project. Everything fit in a shoebox, there was no set up of a sewing space, and I could stop and restart easily.

I hope your experiment goes well!
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