Do you like Redwork? Embroidery blocks travel well and you don't need a lot of supplies. I use the NonSlip hoop, a Frixion pen to trace my designs on my fabric squares, a ball of #8 perle cotton, pkg. of John James needles and my thread snips. If you don't want to travel with scissor ( even though the restrictions have been relaxed) get one of the disc thread snip necklaces.