I'm starting a list of must-haves! I've never been on a retreat before...what should I take?

Thanks!

Machine
Scissors
Rulers (6x18 & a 6" square)
Small cutting mat
Rotary cutter
Seam ripper
Thread (3 colors)
Bobbins

That's the basics. Then whatever supplies on the list for the class. If an open sewing day...whatever!! :-)

Along with all the usual quilting equipment, I have found a good pair of sneakers or hiking boots came in handy when I wanted to walk in the hills (the usual retreat I go to is very rural and remote). Also, bring along a good book or few magazines to read. Because, believe it or not (GASP!!), you just might end up not feeling like sewing/quilting for a few hours!!!

Here's a list to get you started! One of my retreat buddies put this together for us, it's VERY handy!

http://f1.grp.yahoofs.com/v1/8EhpTmn...ist%5B1%5D.pdf

(I hope you can see it... )

Great ideas and tips! Keep 'em coming!

:)

A list of what you take to the retreat. Check list when packing to return home. :)

A comfortable chair cushion....and maybe your own comfy chair...and YOUR TOOTHBRUSH LOL

Your favorite quilts for show and tell (if they have that). A heating pad for achy back! I love to take an empty tissue box to set next to me to use for a mini trash can. Chocolate! (I like M & M peanuts!) I always take my thermo mug for diet coke (or coffee). Quilt books and mags for inspiration! Swim suit if they have a pool. And my favorite snips!

What should you take? Me (LOL he he he)

Chocolate!!
Positive attitude!
sewing machine.
or donn't forget your clothes.

I'm leaving Sunday for my very first quilting retreat in Dillard, Georgia....Pretty sure I'm taking everything related to quilting that I own....lol....