Going to my first Quilt Retreat....
04-10-2011, 04:35 AM
#21
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Make sure you have your name on your supplies. I have it on everything, sewing machine foot pedal, power cord, light and even my sewing machine. With many people having 'the same' rulers, mats and rotary cutter, it is to easy that someone can return home with 'extras' by accident. If it is from my sewing room it has my name on it!!!
04-10-2011, 05:27 AM
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I went on my first retreat last April. I took a charity UFO and the fabric to work on the siggy blocks for last year.
Also took my favorite drinks, snacks. Our group has always been a sharing one so we put everything on the counter and shared. Our retreat location has a fully-furnished kitchen. One night we ordered pizza and played cards. After everyone else went to bed, a couple of us went back to our machines and sewed several more hours.
We opted to go "into town" for lunch and to the local LQS one day. The other days, I just got up got a cup of coffee and started sewing.
This year I have a UFO, and I am scheduled to teach a class on making a quilt carrier later this year, so I plan to make one on retreat as a test run. I also plan to make a couple of "Just One Star" blocks -- one for me and one for my SP (already have these cut out). Also, I have been thinking about a new layout for a small twister and I plan to work on that as well.
I always take my laptop, it has all my quilting info and patterns on it -- just in case.
Above all, plan to have a good time.
Also took my favorite drinks, snacks. Our group has always been a sharing one so we put everything on the counter and shared. Our retreat location has a fully-furnished kitchen. One night we ordered pizza and played cards. After everyone else went to bed, a couple of us went back to our machines and sewed several more hours.
We opted to go "into town" for lunch and to the local LQS one day. The other days, I just got up got a cup of coffee and started sewing.
This year I have a UFO, and I am scheduled to teach a class on making a quilt carrier later this year, so I plan to make one on retreat as a test run. I also plan to make a couple of "Just One Star" blocks -- one for me and one for my SP (already have these cut out). Also, I have been thinking about a new layout for a small twister and I plan to work on that as well.
I always take my laptop, it has all my quilting info and patterns on it -- just in case.
Above all, plan to have a good time.
04-10-2011, 06:15 AM
#26
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Location: Ontario, Canada
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Originally Posted by JSNOMORE
Always start with a list and check it off as you pack. I have seen so many women get to a retreat without there footpedal or there power cord or feet. These are things at home you just take for granted but when packing you really need a master list. Also after you return from retreat recheck your list to see if you would add anything. Also make sure to label all of your stuff. With that many scissors and rulers in one room you don't want to misplace your stuff.
Absolutely ... Label! Label! Label .... even your sewing machine!
Better still ... be sure to check your list before you leave to come home. Nothing worse then losing some of your supplies ... or the foot pedal! :)
I've been making a list of things for making a carrying case for the miscellaeous supplies. Last night, I realized I hadn't thought about the extension table ... added to the list now!
04-10-2011, 07:29 AM
#28
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I have been to several and have always had a blast. I don't know what they have for tables and chairs but it always seems like my chair is too short so now I take my adjustable sewing chair. Also I take several projects to work on in case I get frustrated with one. Then I just can do something else for a while
04-10-2011, 07:40 AM
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ITA ... most times I find the chairs/tables are not anywhere near the right height for any remote comfort.
I've never taken a sewing chair with me ... though I do take a couple of chair pads with me now as boosters for that reason!
Another possibility ... if the chairs are stackable, sometimes I find that is the best comfort I can get.
I've never taken a sewing chair with me ... though I do take a couple of chair pads with me now as boosters for that reason!
Another possibility ... if the chairs are stackable, sometimes I find that is the best comfort I can get.
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