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Originally Posted by ShowMama
Here is a list I use when I'm packing for a retreat. Of course, this is just a general list and you may not need to bring every single thing on the list, depending on the retreat facility you'll be using. But check it over carefully to be sure you don’t forget something important.
LIST FOR QUILTING RETREAT __________1. Sewing machine + Manual/Instruction Book + Presser Feet __________2. Heavy duty extension cord + Surge protector power strip __________3. Sewing chair __________4. Aluminum table or TV tray table __________5. Projects to work on, patterns, fabric __________6. Thread, bobbins __________7. Pins, needles, seam ripper, tape measure __________8. Rotary cutters, sewing scissors, paper scissors __________9. Cutting mat, rulers _________10. Iron, spray water bottle, filtered water for iron _________11. Pressing board or mat _________12. Lamp for sewing; small lamp or booklight for reading _________13. Trash basket _________14. Freezer paper, scratch paper for drawing or figuring _________15. Non-slip grip for sewing machine pedal _________16. Personal fan _________17. Clothes _________18. Toiletries _________19. Flashlight _________20. Book _________21. Ear plugs, sleep aid _________22. Umbrellas - one with clothes & one with quilting supplies |
If you are flying, that list can be cut way down. At our retreats, we set up cutting and ironing stations, so not everybody brings them. The irons and boards are taken from the hotel rooms. (with the permission of the hotel).
People that drive have brought an extra machine for those that cannot bring that. One lady does bring it as a carry on. Retreats are so much fun. Jean |
Great input from everyone, thanks!
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Originally Posted by bearisgray
With the sewing machine, be sure to bring all the cords and controls necessary to operate it. My old Pfaff has two things I need to remember - the foot control and the power cord.
Do you bring a cloth measuring tape or a metal (carpenter) measuring tape? or one of each? |
I like ShowMama list. It really depends on what the retreat provides and they all seem to be different. One thing I do is the major cutting on several projects and then box them up in a large shoe box and take them. This saves so much time not having to be just cutting.
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yes, here is a list that I have been organizing for all of us and thanks everyone for all of your ideas to create this list
http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-159578-1.htm#4426252
Originally Posted by SingerSewer
All of this talk about quilt retreats makes me wonder what do you need to be sure to take. I would love to go on one so it is never too early to start planning!
Is there any one thing that everyone tends to forget? What kind of projects do you take? Do you have a checklist? |
yes here is the list
http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-159578-1.htm#4426252
Originally Posted by Gramie bj
some place on this board is a list put together with a lot of imput from the board on this topic. I'll look, Found it March 11 Craftybear started it .Don't know how else th direct you there but there are a lot of pages to go through.
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I am packing and getting ready to leave on one on Thursday morning. Can't wait. I know I have too many projects packed. Tomorrow I will purge the projects. I'm always "a legend in my own mind" when it comes to getting projects done on retreat. I always take way too many. but, I figure, better too many than not enough. The lists for packing are good ones.
One thing I would add is either painters tape or good old Duck Tape. You never know when you might need it. We tend to hang projects up on the wall as we get them done, or near done. That's where the tape comes in handy. Also for taping down extension cords. Oneother thing is be sure, if you have them , to bring both of the needles plates. Single hole and the one for other stitches. Snacks. We all bring them, and some of us take them back home, but you never know when a snack attach will come. If you have a bottle of wine, make sure you have the opener. ;-) Relax and have fun. It's always a great time. Remember - What happens at Retreat, stays at Retreat! |
Make sure you take the power cord to your sewing machine. I went to one a few years ago and got all set up & could not find my sewing machine power cord. Called home and sure enough it was sitting on the floor next to where I was packing. Lucky for me one of the other quilters had an extra machine as it was too far to go back home and get it.
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umbrellas..one with clothes and one with quilting supplies....what are these. ...sounds interesting
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