Retreat questions

[Carol336]

I'm getting packed up for my first ever quilt retreat.....actually it's a Scrapbooking Retreat put on by a group I used to belong to when I was a scrapbooker. It's a wonderrful group of ladies, my special DIL included. They generally hold the events in a hotel and the venue is not conducive to quilting. This time they have rented a large house in a nearby town that is set up for all kinds of crafts - quilting included. Soooo I'm joining those paper cutting gals once again. The retreat runs from 2pm on Thursday through 5pm on Sunday....and tomorrow is the big day.

Now - with all that being said - I need all you seasoned retreaters to tell me what I absolutely must take. I've got all the usual stuff - rulers, rotary cutter, mat, iron, pins, clips, tape measure, a couple of projects semi-ready to work on, sewing machine, ott light..... well you get the picture. But I really need to know what NOT everyday item I should pack.
Any help you can give would be most appreciated.

[Cathy F]

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If you are bring your own cup I would advise one with a tight fitting top in case it gets knocked over or bumped it will not affect your machine or project.

[DeniseSm]

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Painters tape, Elmers washable school glue

[cjsews]

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Extension cord will be handy. Don’t forget snacks (M & M’s).

[PamelaOry]

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Just make sure you don’t forget your machine cord and foot pedal!

Have a great time and come tell us all about it.

[Claire Hallman]

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Be sure to bring clothes, a friend left hers at home once.

[Caroline T.]

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Be sure to bring clothes, a friend left hers at home once.

LOL - sounds like something I would do

[MaggieSue]

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Wow, that sounds like great fun, my DD is a scrap booker and would love to attend an event like this with her!! Have a great time!!!

[Carol336]

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Painters tape, Elmers washable school glue

thanks - just added both to my stash

[Carol336]

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Be sure to bring clothes, a friend left hers at home once.

that is so funny -

[Carol336]

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Extension cord will be handy. Don’t forget snacks (M & M’s).

oops - extension cord - just added it. Didn't get M&M, but did get peanut butter eggs

[Carol336]

Re: Retreat questions

If you are bring your own cup I would advise one with a tight fitting top in case it gets knocked over or bumped it will not affect your machine or project.

great advice - thanks

[Carol336]

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Just make sure you don’t forget your machine cord and foot pedal!

Have a great time and come tell us all about it.

got them...thanks.

[Murphy224]

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If you have a rolling sewing chair that adjusts height, I would bring it. All of the retreats I have been to have those folding 6ft tables which is great but the chairs available are usually to low for comfort. I always bring my own rolling office chair. It sits very nicely seat side down on a back seat with its wheels in the air.
Also, does the place have an ironing board? you mentioned your iron but a surface will be good too.
Sounds like a fun time, enjoy!

[Carol336]

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If you have a rolling sewing chair that adjusts height, I would bring it. All of the retreats I have been to have those folding 6ft tables which is great but the chairs available are usually to low for comfort. I always bring my own rolling office chair. It sits very nicely seat side down on a back seat with its wheels in the air.
Also, does the place have an ironing board? you mentioned your iron but a surface will be good too.
Sounds like a fun time, enjoy!

Great advice. As it happens though, the place we are going is specifically geared to crafters and each station has an ergonomic adjustable office chair