I would also add......EARPLUGS! As one of the snoring offenders, I'm a lot
more comfortable if I know my roommates have a way to stifle my nocturnal
noise....other than smothering me with a pillow. And I'm sure they are
waaaaay more comfortable!

"Betty in Wi" wrote in message
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Also a book to read.......and a book light if you are sharing a room. And
don't forget soap and deodorant....like I did last year......not to worry,
a friend going into town bought me some.

Betty

"Julia in MN" wrote in message
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You may want to check whether any of the things on the list are provided.
You don't want to take more than you have to. The retreats I go to
regularly furnish towels and bedding. Also coffee & tea and mugs, etc.,
are all supplied. There are irons, ironing boards, large cutting mats,
extension cords, etc. provided. I fold the top over on a lunch-size paper
bag and tape it to the table beside my machine to catch thread snips,
etc. I also take my sewing chair because the height is adjustable and it
has wheels -- works better for me than the chairs provided at the
retreat.

Julia in MN
ann wrote:
Hi DeNise,

I just went to my first quilt retreat this past weekend! Had a blast.
Here is what I found is nice to take. Towel, sheets, quilt,
flashlight, mug for coffee/tea, creamer, sugar or sugar substitute,
rotary cutter (take extra blades), scissors (one for fabric, one for
paper), sewing machine with lots of bobbins, extra needles for machine,
little fan, a light, a log extension cord with surge protector and lots
of space for plugs, iron, iron pad, toiletries in a bag or box, candy
to share, soda or bottled water and cup to drink, fabric, thread, and
any other quilting supplies you may need. Also take some hand work if
you have it to pass the time when you get tired of the machine and want
to take a break. Oh and the best thing I found and used a lot is one
of the thread snips caddies to put your snips and bits of thread into.
There is a great free pattern for one at
http://www.janome.com/project_show.php?id=449
It is really useful.

Gets lots of sleep before you go because you will want to stay up all
night stitching and talking with the ladies! Just relax and have a
great time!!!!

Ann in Maryland



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