It can be pretty easy to kit an English paper piecing project. Here is what I would take:
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- a packet of 1" hexagon papers
- a temporary glue pen, and maybe refills (I use Fons and Porter, but all brands are pretty much the same)
- thread and needles (I usually only carry one spool of a mid-tone neutral; either grey or brown. You can bring more if you want).
- a needle threader, if you use one
- a couple Wonder clips, and/or a roll of scotch tape for holding pieces together as you stitch them.
- fabric - mini charm packs (2.5" squares) work nicely with 1" hexagon papers. I've also taken 2.5" strips, and just cut them off as I go.
- thread cutter of some sort (I put my thread in a dental floss container)
- scissors or small rotary cutter and mat (if using strips instead of squares)
The whole thing will fit nicely into a smallish container - I use a 7x7x2.5" photo box I got from Michaels, but a big ziplock bag would work great as well.
I don't cut the squares of fabric into hexagon shapes. I glue baste, and just have the bit of extra seam allowance.
PS: Whatever you take, good luck on your exams, and have a great trip!
Last edited by Jennifer23; 04-14-2018 at 06:00 PM.