I took one of my machines to TN with me the last time we went. We always stay in the cabin that belongs to our daughter-in-law's parents. I took everything ready to work on a raggy quilt. All the squares were already cut so mainly I just needed thread, scissors, etc. This way, I could stitch away in the evenings after it was dark...I didn't feel guilty that I wasn't doing anything, and it is pretty mindless type stitching to do. I will make another one the next time we go.