what to do
01-22-2014, 08:05 AM
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what to do
Went to florida for winter, staying in a fifth wheel and made a big mistake. I didn't bring my sewing machine or any crafty things to do. I feel lost without it. Lots of activities here to do but not ones I am interested in doing. Don't know anyone and my husband doesn't want to do anything but watch fox news. Need some ideas of what to do. Thank you in advance for any replys.
01-22-2014, 08:16 AM
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Is there a fabric store in the area? If so it might be time to start a hand paper pieced hexie project for Grandmother Flower Garden quilt? You could also start a hand embroidery project. How about a Walmart? They have pre-cuts/needles/threads etc. and wool if you can crochet or knit.
01-22-2014, 08:27 AM
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Treat yourself to a travel machine!
If you have a 5th wheel, chances are you are going to be travelling other times too, and faced with the same dilemma. Find a basic machine that will let you do the kind of sewing you would like to do, when away from home and be prepared for much happiness for yourself for many more road trips to come!
If you have a 5th wheel, chances are you are going to be travelling other times too, and faced with the same dilemma. Find a basic machine that will let you do the kind of sewing you would like to do, when away from home and be prepared for much happiness for yourself for many more road trips to come!
01-22-2014, 08:30 AM
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Sounds like a perfect opportunity for English Paper Piecing to me. I love to work on them when we are traveling and camping. There may be a place (fabric store, library, quilt guild) where you could rent/borrow a machine, too.
01-22-2014, 09:06 AM
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Originally Posted by newbee3
you could pick up a used machine somewhere and keep it in the fifth wheel
01-22-2014, 09:59 AM
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Originally Posted by QuiltE
Treat yourself to a travel machine!
If you have a 5th wheel, chances are you are going to be travelling other times too, and faced with the same dilemma. Find a basic machine that will let you do the kind of sewing you would like to do, when away from home and be prepared for much happiness for yourself for many more road trips to come!
If you have a 5th wheel, chances are you are going to be travelling other times too, and faced with the same dilemma. Find a basic machine that will let you do the kind of sewing you would like to do, when away from home and be prepared for much happiness for yourself for many more road trips to come!
