south for winter
#11
Junior Member
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: central Iowa
Posts: 120
If you are staying in a park, they may have a quilt group which is always fun. we go to TExas & our group meets once a week, people from all over US + Canada so you get lots of ideas & patterns. I take my machine in my wheeled tote which has room for machine accessories, fabric & some supplies. Buy fabric there but I do pack some fabric in bags & stuff around things when we pack. Enjoy your winter.
#12
Just wondered if any of you have went to florida for the winter. DH and I are going for three months and stay in a park model along with our two dogs. What kind of quilting stuff do you take for a trip like this. Won't have a lot of room in suv to take much with the dogs going? Kind of nervous about going and not knowing anyone.Thank you so much in advance for any replys.
I know you are going to have a really nice winter! In Sarasota it would get cold in January, so I took a warm jacket. I will be thinking of you...please keep us posted as to what you do there, and where you are, ok?
Last edited by Cottage Dee; 11-04-2013 at 05:18 AM.
#14
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2012
Location: Reno Nevada
Posts: 305
We go to Tucson for the winter. Our park has a great group of ladies that meet once a week for quilting. Check the event calendar at your park. I always take my sewing machine and several projects that I precut into kits before we leave. If I complete those projects, then it is time to shop!!! Also check out the local quilt shops in your area they may offer free/open sewing dates. So much fun to meet and create with other quilters.
#15
We have a condo in Naples Florida that we go to in the winter. This year we are leaving here on November 23 and will stay till sometime in April. Definitely take a sewing machine if you can. Pick projects now that you want to work on while there. Have your quilting notions, fabric and anything else you need to have in a bin so it is all in one place for you. Where in Florida will you be? I have been in WV twice now, Charleston, this last Spring it was beautiful there. Like the previous poster said, perhaps you could make up some kits to take and work on.
#16
Super Member
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Ohio, the land of 4 seasons. sometimes all in the same week!
Posts: 2,487
Dresden plates can be sewn by hand and sewn by hand onto the block. crochet/knit, hexies or applique. and if if you are outside the rv at mealtime or shower time there are lots of folks grilling and walking to and from. you'll get to know lots o folks! enjoy!
#18
Super Member
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Homosassa, FL
Posts: 2,267
Where in FL? We are 70 miles N of Tampa on W coast. My SIL traveled in trailer for many years and found quilters where ever they landed, which was all over the country at one time or another. My brother took her to quilt shops no matter where they were, she bought what she needed for what she was working on as she went. Had to in the trailer.
#19
Member
Join Date: Jul 2011
Posts: 7
I am also one of those "snowbirds" heading for South Florida for approx. 4 months. We are leaving in a couple of weeks. Fortunately I have an understanding husband that wants me to take my Janome 11000. I bought a large tool chest for all my sewing and quilting tools which works well. I am just finishing a queen size quilt so I want to take it for finishing. Good idea to buy your material there. Don't be nervous about not knowing anyone. Most people are very friendly. Enjoy!
#20
Just wondered if any of you have went to florida for the winter. DH and I are going for three months and stay in a park model along with our two dogs. What kind of quilting stuff do you take for a trip like this. Won't have a lot of room in suv to take much with the dogs going? Kind of nervous about going and not knowing anyone.Thank you so much in advance for any replys.
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