The first retreat I went to was also the retreat that I was co-chair of. My trunk and entire back seat was full of projects. I got smarter after that. I organized projects in boxes and bags and they were cut and ready to sew. Some only needed borders or to be set, others were cut and ready to go. I did not get bored. I also made a doll at one retreat and went shopping for fabric to complement a piece that I brought along and ended up making a trip around the world. Bring extra projects just in case.