I do two retreats a year in Silver City, MI on beautiful Lake Superior. I spend about a week before getting things cut out so that I can just sew while I am there. This year I am taking several pillowcases ready to sew, a baby quilt cut out, some round table hot pads ready to put together and a jelly roll or two for a string quilt I have wanted to make. We always have a small "store" in one of the rooms and if per chance I run out of something I want to work on there is always something on sale that takes my eye and I can then do another project. I too usually take more than I get done cuz it is so nice to catch up with the other ladies who come that I sometimes spend more time looking at what everyone else is doing that I get behind on mine. lol