Anyone ever take a sewing machine on cruise?
#21
Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Montana
Posts: 586
My Mother took me on a river boat cruise and how I wished I had brought something to do. There was too much time on my hands and reading just didn't cover it. As someone else mentioned If you don't sew then it is no great loss. It just means your sewing machine got to go on the cruise too.
Do have fun!!
Lynda
Do have fun!!
Lynda
#22
Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Posts: 939
You're kidding, right? You're going on vacation with your family and you're going to take your sewing machine and sew. It's one thing to take hand projects that you can do while sitting with other people, but who is going to want to sit with you in your cabin while you sew.
#24
Super Member
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: east kilbride Scotland
Posts: 1,330
I was on Alaskan cruise in June, personally I would not take sewing machine, room too small (we had balcony stateroom) light not great and desk n chair would not be good height for sewing. I did some hand sewing and cross stitch in the big library, comfortable bright and roomy.
#26
Super Member
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Ohio
Posts: 2,929
I have thought about all the activities, my daughter/son-in-law(no children) will probably do all the excursions together and eat dinner together. This ship has an artsy theme...painting classes etc. My art is quilting and thought while my hubby reads I can sew. Or maybe just take fabric to cut. Thought if the activities on board do not interest me, I would have a back up. I don't gamble, bake in the sun or have interest in the games they have listed for the ship. Just in the thinking stage.
#27
I was on Alaskan cruise in June, personally I would not take sewing machine, room too small (we had balcony stateroom) light not great and desk n chair would not be good height for sewing. I did some hand sewing and cross stitch in the big library, comfortable bright and roomy.
#28
Super Member
Join Date: Nov 2010
Posts: 1,572
I have been on 30+ cruises, the lighting in the cabins is not good. We usually get the junior suite or owners suite and they are bigger and brighter but still not the best light. Also, luggage is limited, I suggest you plan out the clothing and personal items first and then the fabric and sewing machine. We all have different interests, as much as I enjoy sewing I do not take a machine. I have learned to relax, enjoy the time with my hubby and family. I've done some of the on ship activities and the excursions. I didn't like all of them but I was spending quality time with my family. We met a lot of people and have remained friends and do things together besides cruises. I don't play bingo, cards, etc., at home because I'm busy sewing. I will always cherish the time I've spent doing the cruise activities and the people I've met. I feel I can tolerate anything for a few hours. Many people on cruises are bored, lonely and just need someone to socialize with. It makes me happy to listen to their stories, plus I see the delight in their eyes when they talk to me. On a cruise I feel I have all the time in the world to relax, visit and make new friends. Plus the food is good!
#29
Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Central Missouri
Posts: 462
I am not an expert on cruises by any means, but when I did cruise, there was not enough time to "take in everything I wanted to do". And I don't spend my time gambling and shopping on the boat, too expensive, but they have all kinds of things, crafts etc. Sightseeing, even if you don't take the tours, get off the boat and walk in the ports, you would be surprised at what you see and learn. Also, if this is a family cruise, your family wants your time with them, and believe me life is short so give them some family time. If I took anything it would be handwork of some kind or a book and the ship has a library or at least when I was cruising it did. Spend the time with your family and enjoy them and if you don't want to do all the things they do, look around there are multiple activities and people to make new friends with (at least for the cruise). We met the nicest older couple and they were a ball of fun to do things with that didn't cost an arm and a leg. So enjoy your family time and do some handwork. The sewing and machine will be there long after family isn't. My two cents for the day >grin
#30
I always have some kind of hand sewing for cruises. Something I can take to the pool, while I "people watch". There is not enough space in a cabin unless you get a suite. and there is usually only one outlet. My hexie flower garden will be traveling through the pannama canel and ports beyond this december.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
clsurz
Offline Events, Announcements, Discussions
17
09-17-2012 11:46 AM
JanetM
General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
109
04-09-2012 07:35 PM