What do I take to a Quilting Retreat?
09-11-2011, 03:46 PM
#21
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Originally Posted by TinkerQuilts
Originally Posted by Peckish
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... )
http://f1.grp.yahoofs.com/v1/8EhpTmn...ist%5B1%5D.pdf
(I hope you can see it... )
09-11-2011, 06:34 PM
#22
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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.
ali
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.
ali
09-11-2011, 06:52 PM
#23
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Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Central Square NY
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Originally Posted by Morningcoffeegal
All your sewing & quilting supplies with your name on them!!!!!! (Important!!!!)
chocolate enough to share
favorite supply of drinks
aspirin(you'll need it because of all the laughing you will do) LOL
comfy clothes
comfy shoes
cushion/s for your bottom & back
sense of humor
brag book of your family & quilts you may have done
chocolate enough to share
favorite supply of drinks
aspirin(you'll need it because of all the laughing you will do) LOL
comfy clothes
comfy shoes
cushion/s for your bottom & back
sense of humor
brag book of your family & quilts you may have done
09-11-2011, 06:58 PM
#24
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Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Thousand Oaks, CA
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Make sure you take your power cord and foot controller. EVERY retreat I go to, someone leaves theirs at home.
Bandaids
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.
Bandaids
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.
09-11-2011, 07:22 PM
#25
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Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Southwest Kansas
Posts: 4,820
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.
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.
09-12-2011, 06:54 AM
#27
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Join Date: May 2011
Location: Northeast IL
Posts: 2,064
Originally Posted by Karenowc
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.
09-12-2011, 04:02 PM
#28
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Join Date: May 2011
Location: Pacific NW
Posts: 9,386
Originally Posted by Quiltgirl26
Originally Posted by TinkerQuilts
Originally Posted by Peckish
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... )
http://f1.grp.yahoofs.com/v1/8EhpTmn...ist%5B1%5D.pdf
(I hope you can see it... )
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