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I always bring myown chair.
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I am fortunate enough to belong to a wonderful group of women that has been retreating together for years. We're a small group (6 in all), and we've been able to retreat in each others homes several times a year. Just have to chase the hubby out for the weekend!
I also used to go to a weekly working bee meeting, so I've done a lot of sewing away from home! I bought a cheap toolbox from walmart that I keep filled with the small necessities for a retreat: rippers wooden iron pens pencils paper scissors fabric scissors sharpie for writing on fabric notepad several spools of thread in neutral colors pre-wound bobbins in neutral colors rotary cutter replacement blades container for old blades pins pin cushion medicine bottle for broken, bent pins & needles replacement sewing machine needles rubber bands stain removal pen metal tape measure 1x6 ruler nail clippers bandaids chapstick travel toothbrush & toothpaste bodkin nail file tweezers point turner small screwdriver masking tape regular tape Before I leave, I will add my phone charger so I know where to find it. I know I take more than I need, but there have been times that someone has needed every thing in my toolbox. I have duplicates of everything so I don't have to raid my toolbox for everyday needs. Having this all put together sure helps someone whose memory is slipping! |
Love your list! I always feel like I am moving out of the house, but you do need a lot of stuff!
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 |
Umbrellas with clothes- lost on this one- Does this mean personally for rain and stuff to wear or is it a quilting term?- j
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Be sure to bring your sewing machine foot pedal and your cord. occasionally one of our friends forgets to pack theirs.
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I went to my first retreat recently. All of the lists in this thread are good...just keep in mind how much room each of you will have available for working and for "stuff."
I took extra rotary cutter blades 'cause I was doing both paper piecing and regular cutting. Another member didn't bring blades, dropped her cutter and chipped the blade on the tile flooring. Fortunately, my extra blades fit her cutter. I was told to bring "plenty of projects" but ended up taking too much. But, better too much than running out! |
Add heating pad to above list.
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Top on my list is a table light. lighting at a retreat is usually not that great!!
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Originally Posted by j
Umbrellas with clothes- lost on this one- Does this mean personally for rain and stuff to wear or is it a quilting term?- j
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The lists provided above are great. I just returned from our guild's very first retreat and thoroughly enjoyed it. We went to Lake Junaluska, NC and stayed in the hotel there. They provided some of our meals and a room we could sew in all hours of the day and/or night. I brought 3 different projects - each of them I pre-cut and kitted so I wasn't missing anything when I got there. (Actually got all 3 done) I also had some hand projects to take back to my room for the insomnia time I invarably have. I will remember to mark my extension cords in the future. I brought a small fold up table (not a card table) that I put my paper piecing iron on right behind my sewing table. As there were only 11 of us attending, we all got one whole table to ourselves. What a peaceful time, sewing without all the interruptions.
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