I couldn't either.

A lot of great helps here.

I'd include a notebook to make any notes or journal ... and a camera so you can take pictures for reference and remembrance.

Dress comfortably in layers ... even down here it can get too cool when someone changes the a.c. ... or too hot. I always have more layers than I would use visiting with a friend. Ladies together seem to have different temperature needs.

If you don't drink caffeine you may want to take something just for you ... to go along with any snacks you take. Some places allow alcohol [wine] and others prohibit it ... just a fyi.

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If you have a lot of address labels that come in the mail utilize them on labeling things. Works perfect for sure with name and address.

Make sure you take your power cord and foot controller. EVERY retreat I go to, someone leaves theirs at home.

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A portable light. I purchased an ott light that is rechargeable. If I don't have enough plugs around my station, I can charge it during the day in the bedroom and have plenty of light in the evening.

Hand sewing and machine sewing in case you get bored or the power goes out

Depending on where you are staying, we always bring our favorite coffee mug and wine glass.

What I took to my retreat,
sewing machine, regular extension cord, large power supply extension, desk Ott light, bendable light, a selection of scissors and snippers, rotary cutter and an extra blade, a small cutting mat, threads for each project, pins, tape measures, fabric markers, my 4 most used rulers, extra machine needles, hand sewing needles, my favorite thimble, a small folding table, a table top ironing board, a travel iron, four projects in Art Bins and my sewing chair.

I can't recommend taking your own chair enough. A folding chair will kill your back before too long.

I never used the table top ironing board or the travel iron. I'm not taking them next time. Too many irons going in one room tends to blow breakers or fuses. Besides getting up and walking across the room once in a while is good for you.

If you're someone that gets cold you might want to take a comfy sweater or warmer shirt. Several of us had our house slippers and wore them in the sewing room instead of regular shoes.

Two of the things we needed were small bags for trash and tape to tape them to the tables. The B&B had some bags and we used a sticky roller for the tape.

CHOCOLATE!

Your own surge protector with 6-8 outlets allows you to have your extras plugged in. You can turn the extras on & off as needed.

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I was able to open the download. Thank you so much!!!!

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