I agree with everyone about the iron which is what I noticed you didn't list. When I go for any length of time on the road, I put each project with fabric, pattern, needle and thread, small scissors in a container. Then it is all ready to pull out and start on a project. I would be very skeptical to ship a sewing machine-especially if it is computerized. Do you have a feather weight? It would be small enough for you to travel with if you are driving.