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What to take to a quilt retreat?
Hi Ann,
sounds like a wonderfull weekend! I would love to hear from yo (privately) about what retreat you went on/ what quild? I'm sort of new to MD and haven't found a home away from home for my machine! Thanks, NS 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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What to take to a quilt retreat?
Bring earplugs, in case your room mate snores. Don't ask me how I know.
Denise |
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What to take to a quilt retreat?
We've never shared a room, have we Denise???????
Kathyl remove "nospam" before mchsi http://community.webshots.com/user/kathylquiltz "Denise in NH" wrote in message ... Bring earplugs, in case your room mate snores. Don't ask me how I know. Denise |
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What to take to a quilt retreat?
I went to a local retreat 3 1/2 yrs ago. I moved from that area. In 3
weeks I am heading back to go to another one of their retreats. I attended the first one they ever had, now they do 4 or 5 a year! I will get a room at a nearby motel so I can have some alone time when I need it (not comfortable being around a lot of noise/chitchat/stimulation and need the break) Prewash any fabric you might take. If you have a specific project(s), try to get as much of it prepared ahead of time with cutting etc. You may not have to take your own ironing board/iron if someone else will share theirs ) Do you want to create a theme or decorate the space you are alloted? [I did a camping theme, including my teddy bears and their own "forest"] Portable light. Chair pad that you like, or even chair if you have a special one. Fuzzy slippers. Sweats and T-shirt to relax while you sew/gab/sew/eat/sew. Patterns/magazines/fabric you want to trade or give away. Extension cords and surge protectors. Stretchy sweats for the last day when you have eaten chocolate 'til you almost burst and get fed yummy food with not enough excercise. A book to read when you want down time. Don't forget if you have any special diet needs to pack what you will require in the chance your retreat manager didn't get the message. Your own place setting. The retreat I am heading to offers you a choice of fat quarter exchange, block exchange. We each sign up to bring something for potluck dinner on Fri, and the shop owner does his famous-in-those-parts Saturday night soup supper, along with homemade bread. Have fun! Try to leave any worries at home, and be prepared to laugh yourself silly, sew, talk, make new friends, learn new things, and head home trying to figure out how you can arrange to do this again! Have a peace-filled/piece-filled day, Ginger |
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What to take to a quilt retreat?
ann wrote:
Here is what I found is nice to take. Towel, sheets, quilt, flashlight, mug for coffee/tea, creamer, sugar or sugar substitute, What is the flashlight for? -- Anita -- |
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What to take to a quilt retreat?
Flash light is good if the activities are in separate buildings.
I always take a small flash light on trips. I like to have one in my purse on planes. In hotel, it would be handy in case of power outage, or in case of fire. On topic: it is useful to help find dropped pins and needles. Finally, it is essential for finding the chocolate in the middle of the night! HTH. BTW: our 'cousins over the water' call a flash light a torch! PAT, translator to the stars, in VA/USA Irrational Number wrote: ann wrote: Here is what I found is nice to take. Towel, sheets, quilt, flashlight, mug for coffee/tea, creamer, sugar or sugar substitute, What is the flashlight for? -- Anita -- |
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What to take to a quilt retreat?
Irrational Number wrote:
ann wrote: Here is what I found is nice to take. Towel, sheets, quilt, flashlight, mug for coffee/tea, creamer, sugar or sugar substitute, What is the flashlight for? -- Anita -- So you don't disturb your roommate(s) by turning on the light if you have to get up during the night. I also take a small nightlight whenever I travel. I find it is helpful to have one in the bathrooms of retreat centers, hotels, etc. Julia in MN -- This message has been scanned for viruses by Norton Anti-Virus http://webpages.charter.net/jaccola/ |
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What to take to a quilt retreat?
There are nightlights in various hotels between here and IN. I remember to
take them to the hotel, but always forget to take them with me when I leave! -- Wendy http://griffinsflight.com/Quilting/quilt1.htm un-STUFF email address to reply "Julia in MN" wrote in message ... I also take a small nightlight whenever I travel. I find it is helpful to have one in the bathrooms of retreat centers, hotels, etc. Julia in MN -- This message has been scanned for viruses by Norton Anti-Virus http://webpages.charter.net/jaccola/ |
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What to take to a quilt retreat?
Used to be flash light when I was small, but somewhere along the line
it changed. Heard a lady ask for 'slacks' in a clothes shop the other day, and the assistant just looked blank, it had to be explained to her that it meant trousers. Another word that has gone seems to be hiking, to be superceded by walking. Suppose its because that is the only sort of walking people do - either all or nothing, as DD once said 'I walk in the car'! Also we never look at the ocean - its always the sea - even the Atlantic Ocean is downgraded to sea! Actually, if you think of it, it is all simplifying words so that they become ordinary. What a pity. -- Sally at the Seaside~~~~~~~ http://community.webshots.com/user/sallyswin On Fri, 21 Oct 2005 10:02:30 -0400, Pat in Virginia wrote: Flash light is good if the activities are in separate buildings. I always take a small flash light on trips. I like to have one in my purse on planes. In hotel, it would be handy in case of power outage, or in case of fire. On topic: it is useful to help find dropped pins and needles. Finally, it is essential for finding the chocolate in the middle of the night! HTH. BTW: our 'cousins over the water' call a flash light a torch! PAT, translator to the stars, in VA/USA Irrational Number wrote: ann wrote: Here is what I found is nice to take. Towel, sheets, quilt, flashlight, mug for coffee/tea, creamer, sugar or sugar substitute, What is the flashlight for? -- Anita -- |
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What to take to a quilt retreat?
I talked about slacks in front of my grandchildren........same reaction.
They call them pants. Betty "Sally Swindells" wrote in message ... Used to be flash light when I was small, but somewhere along the line it changed. Heard a lady ask for 'slacks' in a clothes shop the other day, and the assistant just looked blank, it had to be explained to her that it meant trousers. Another word that has gone seems to be hiking, to be superceded by walking. Suppose its because that is the only sort of walking people do - either all or nothing, as DD once said 'I walk in the car'! Also we never look at the ocean - its always the sea - even the Atlantic Ocean is downgraded to sea! Actually, if you think of it, it is all simplifying words so that they become ordinary. What a pity. -- Sally at the Seaside~~~~~~~ http://community.webshots.com/user/sallyswin On Fri, 21 Oct 2005 10:02:30 -0400, Pat in Virginia wrote: Flash light is good if the activities are in separate buildings. I always take a small flash light on trips. I like to have one in my purse on planes. In hotel, it would be handy in case of power outage, or in case of fire. On topic: it is useful to help find dropped pins and needles. Finally, it is essential for finding the chocolate in the middle of the night! HTH. BTW: our 'cousins over the water' call a flash light a torch! PAT, translator to the stars, in VA/USA Irrational Number wrote: ann wrote: Here is what I found is nice to take. Towel, sheets, quilt, flashlight, mug for coffee/tea, creamer, sugar or sugar substitute, What is the flashlight for? -- Anita -- |
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