mamabear229

WE have a small popup and I take my FW and cutting supplies (whatever you need). It seems to rain alot (florida) when we go camping. I take everything in a plastic tote box, so when not in use can put it away. I would just put it on one of the beds when we ate. If weather was nice and hubby was out with dog, I would set up outside. Goodluck and have fun.

LoriMcc

I purchased a "travel sewing machine" when we started camping. I always took it along. I would sew in the camper or outside. It was awesome! I have 7 kids so someone always wanted to stay back at the camper-I had something to do then! It was worth the extra effort to me!

tessagin

I think it all matters how busy you're going to be and how much area you will have to work. I usually only take handwork such as applique or embroidery or small projects that may need binding that can be done by hand. if you're a hand quilter then that would also depend. I have often done a lot of yo yos from scraps and such. Every situation is different. Depends on the mode and the conveniences that are accessible.

Grace MooreLinker

I have a sewing machine just for the RV, most of the time I per make kits for projects have them already to sew. But most of our outings have been months long. This year we are staying home, nice for a change. Have started my Christmas sew projects. take only what you have room to store with out a problem.

Drue

I always take a machine with me when we RV...we now have a motorhome, but even when we had a travel trailer, I took one of my machines. Usually I take my small one, but our last two trips out, I took my big machine because I don't like switching machines in the middle of a project. They never stitch quite the same from machine to machine and I also had some embroidery work to do as well.

quiltingshorttimer

Not going to be camping, but am leaving in 2 weeks for an 8 day train trip with my daughter and plan to take along 2 "honeycombs" for handwork while "hitting the rails"!

JeanieG

Yes, I almost always take my small Brother sewing machine when we are taking off in our RV. I store my cutting board under the mattress, as it will lay flat. I leave one in the RV all the time. I pre-cut my block pieces in advance and put in zip lock baggies, so all I have to do is sew. I almost always find time in the evenings to stitch up a block or two.

kaelynangelfoot

I have taken sewing with me while camping. I have taken both handwork and a sewing machine. One problem is that camping itself is time intensive, with the cooking and setting up campsite and such. Another problem is dirt and bugs. And you are almost guaranteed that everything will smell like woodsmoke when you get it home.

If you are planning on taking sewing with you, I would recommend (1) take one just project, to cut down on the mass of what you are transporting. (2) I took a large plastic bin and packed EVERYTHING in it, projects, scissors, thread, replacement needles, etc. If it didn't fit in the bin, it didn't go. (3) if you need an ironing board, invest in a small table-top one and a miniature iron.

What has worked best for me was an English paper piecing project. Everything fit in a shoebox, there was no set up of a sewing space, and I could stop and restart easily.

I hope your experiment goes well!

petthefabric

I usually take some kind of stitching when on a trip with DH. He likes to read in the evening. So I stitch, otherwise it's TV or games. One time I took the trailer to the coast, alone. I made a christmas pieced/quilted jacket while watching the ocean. It was too cold & windy to be out, but I was happy in my pull trailer.

I think it all depends on what kind of down time you have and what you like to do.

amelia0607

I talked to a guy while I was on vacation that said his mom and dad camp in the summer and then sail in the Carribean in the winter. She quilts on the SAILBOAT!! I have to wonder how big that boat must be - wouldn't it be hard to sew on a rocking boat???

Sorry, no answer to your question but just had to share! Have fun!