RavenLunaStitch

I took my FW across the country as a carry on. Security wasn't an issue although they wanted to look at it a couple of times. I made completely sure that it would fit under the seat in front of me so that I would have it under my control and watchful eyes the whole time. It meant taking less on the plane with me to be certain they wouldn't have a reason to throw it in baggage (like Bonnie Hunter's situation). I wouldn't hesitate to take it with me again anywhere. Just don't overpack it into too large of a carryon bag or it won't fit under the seat -- that's my advice. I also packed a lot of fabric and batting around it in its case (in case I was the one who dropped it!).

cashs_mom

I wouldn't send it as baggage. I've seen bags fall off the conveyor going up to the plane and drop 6' or 8'. Good luck with what you decide to do.

quiltingcandy

I think RavenLunaStitch is on the right track. Make sure your FW is either in its original box or some other small carrier that will fit under the seat in front of you. Know that it will need to lay on its side so will need to be well packed. Give yourself lots of time to go thru the security area because I am sure it will be well inspected so you will have to unpack and repack it. If you put it in a carry-on size suitcase, make sure it is well padded but know they will ask you to remove it. Maybe you will want to pay the extra money to board early so you will have no trouble with room overhead.

My DH & DD like to attend the Mountain West Basketball Tournament in March, I go and spend the entire time sewing. Last year a friend of mine joined me and we sewed from 9 am to midnight 4 straight days. We stopped for lunch and then went to visit a LQS, then returned to sew again until dinner, which was at the casino next door. We stay in a timeshare which is a candy style so we have a full kitchen to use. It was so much fun! Wish I could come sew with you - it is so much fun to sew with a friend. Have fun!!!

toverly

I don't think I would take my FW. I would be tempted to take an inexpensive machine from a big box store in it's original box. That way you could check it.