QuiltingVagabond

We don't full time, but I have taken sewing projects to do sometimes. We have a 40 ft fifth wheel and the kitchen has a counter that I can easily use a 24 x 36 cutting mat.
Apparently there are a lot of RV quilters, this summer at our manufacturers National Rally we are having a mini retreat and shop hop (Shipshewana IN area). I already have a full house of people wanting to sew at the retreat, wish we had a bigger space!
Also there is a great group on FB - RV Quilters

travelinggramma

There is an RV quilters group on Facebook. I have been quilting for over 15 years in our fifth wheel. I have a folding lifetime table that has three heights so I can use it for cutting or sewing. I use the clubhouse tables whenever I can and need. Some parks even have a designated sewing room.
I have even put up a screen tent outside and was able to spread out a bit more.

tjk829

Yes, we are full-timers. We return to our home base for the summer but our son and his family live in our house while they remodel theirs, once their house is done, we plan to sell and only have our house on wheels. We still stay in the RV even when we are home.

dlv

Check out Quilt Roadies on Youtube. In one of her older videos she showed how she stored her quilting stuff in their rv. She also talks about how she preps projects to take on the road. I really enjoy her videos.

tjk829

We are full time. We stay anywhere from 4-6 months at a time in one location. We also are work campers. We have a 41 ft Overland diesel pusher with one super slide. We did remove the jackknife sofa today and are hoping that a folding craft table will fit in the space, I found one that folds down to 18 x 20 inches and unfolds to 48 inches, but we also moved the TV into that space because it was killing our necks to watch it when it was hanging above the front seats. Since the table is on wheels I think I might be able to place it by the dining table and have a workable space. I was really spoiled by my old sewing room and am really struggling to adjust to the mini space..

wekebu

Can you tell me me about the Lifetime Adjustable Table? I see on their website, they have four to choose from. Which one did you pick and why? I'm 5'1". We are newly living full-time in a 5th wheel.

QuiltinCats

We sold our house and I have been full-timing and quilting in 2 different motorhomes for over 9 years. The hardest part for me was finding time to quilt in-between traveling, touring areas, and family. Hubby was so excited to be retired that he could not sit still! After growling a few times that I needed my 'quilt' time, we have a tentative schedule that works well for both of us.

Storage was a problem until I downsized my fabric and our daughter gave me a corner to stack rubbermaid tubs packed with the fabric that I could not give up. I have gone through most of it.

Looking at storage options online and in stores for small apartments gave me some great ideas such as the roll-up iron mats from Bed, Bath and Beyond; using space bags to store more fabrics in small spaces, and hooks inside closets to hang tools.

I have a large Brothers sewing machine which is not easy to move. I have used our dining table and a folding table outside. Picnic tables are never the right height for me so I never used one. Last year, we bought a newer motorhome with a built-in desk in the bedroom, but it is tall. Now, I sew standing up. I find it quite convenient in our small space and keeps me moving. I use the bed to setup blocks and the kitchen counter has the iron mat and cutting board, so lots of walking back and forth.

I use our bed to lay out quilt blocks or to cut large pieces of fabric and batting. I just make extra sure the bedspread isn't in the scissors when I start cutting. I also use the campground community centers when they have the large tables. Also, checkout the campground's community calendar. There are many RV quilters on the road now and they often have a couple of hours a week for a quilt gathering. Someone else mentioned Facebook's group RV Quilters. They are an inspiring group with quilting events that you can attend and they are always willing to help you solve your problems.

Happy Quilting and Happy Trails!

Karamarie

I would think the hand sewing of the binding or other hand sewing (making hexes, etc) projects would be good take along projects.

southernmema

You might want to check out on Facebook, "RV Sewing and Quilting" group.

Ellen 1

We have a 36' 5th wheel. There is a little corner "counter/shelf" that my machine fits in. I set up a card table for cutting. I have a small portable ironing board. I also have one of those ironing board/cutting boards that you just flip over. I lay out my pieces on the bed. This works real well when my husband is outside so I am the only one inside (can't hear any grumbling....haha). If he's inside, we are usually in a place that has the satellite for Dish. :-)