We have two homes - one in town and the other on the coast. I keep a machine, cutting utensils and ironing pad with iron at the beach house. I have a tub of pre-cut (I did them one day) squares to assemble into a quilt - it has been an ongoing project for a VERY long time. We are lucky that the houses are only 2 hours apart from each other and there is a quilt store in town and one only 20 miles north. I usually take hand work with me to the beach. When I want to have some kits available, I choose my fabrics, load them and the pattern into the car and off to the beach I go. The kitchen counter there is perfect for cutting. I can cut and watch chick flicks at the same time, even with a view of the ocean. I have been quilting in both homes for over 10 years and I always have something to do at the beach. Of course, I only go over for days/weeks at a time, not months and that could change the situation completely. Good luck -- and remember to enjoy both homes!