QuiltCon Classes - Supplies to Bring
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I am attending Quiltcon in February, and this is the first time I've signed up for classes. Aside from the materials list that the instructor provides, what should I bring with me? The website says the machines are provided, but says nothing about scissors/rotary cutters, cutting mats, rulers, thread, etc. And if I'm flying in using a carry on, will a rotary cutter make it past TSA?
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I just looked at their website a schedule which IMHO leaves a lot to be desired. I'd bring basic sewing supplies. I have no idea if scissors or rotary cutters will get past TSA. You may have to pick them up there. Houston Quilt Festival has a Festival Store where you can buy things you don't have but need. I guess you'd have to contact them about that.
I read thru some of the class requirements. A couple said there would be shared rotary cutters and scissors for your use.. Personally I'd want my own so I didn't spend all my class time waiting.
https://www.allpeoplequilt.com/how-t...ou-carry-plane
This article says no to rotary cutters, but it's not a TSA website
I read thru some of the class requirements. A couple said there would be shared rotary cutters and scissors for your use.. Personally I'd want my own so I didn't spend all my class time waiting.
https://www.allpeoplequilt.com/how-t...ou-carry-plane
This article says no to rotary cutters, but it's not a TSA website
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I too am attending Quiltcon in February, it is my first time attending. I too am flying in for the show. I did not sign up for any classes for this exact reason. I am flying with only a carry on also and didn't think any of my sewing tools would make it past TSA. I signed up for lectures only. I will be interested in following this thread to read what others who have flown to quilt shows and taken classes what their experience has been.
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TSA has softened up some of their rules -- but rotary cutters are not allowed in carry on luggage.
https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-...sewing-needles
If you are staying at a motel, check with them first but you can typically mail/fed ex a package to be held until your check in. With the extra expense of that both directions, you might decide to check your luggage instead.
https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-...sewing-needles
If you are staying at a motel, check with them first but you can typically mail/fed ex a package to be held until your check in. With the extra expense of that both directions, you might decide to check your luggage instead.
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They have an exhibition of quilts, some by a featured artist, and others that are part of that year's theme and winners of judging contests. There's a vendor hall with seller demoing products (and of course selling them) and there are lectures and other demonstrations as well. I found that I only needed 1 day there if I wasn't taking any classes if that helps you at all.
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I too am attending Quiltcon in February, it is my first time attending. I too am flying in for the show. I did not sign up for any classes for this exact reason. I am flying with only a carry on also and didn't think any of my sewing tools would make it past TSA. I signed up for lectures only. I will be interested in following this thread to read what others who have flown to quilt shows and taken classes what their experience has been.
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I just looked at their website a schedule which IMHO leaves a lot to be desired. I'd bring basic sewing supplies. I have no idea if scissors or rotary cutters will get past TSA. You may have to pick them up there. Houston Quilt Festival has a Festival Store where you can buy things you don't have but need. I guess you'd have to contact them about that.
I read thru some of the class requirements. A couple said there would be shared rotary cutters and scissors for your use.. Personally I'd want my own so I didn't spend all my class time waiting.
https://www.allpeoplequilt.com/how-t...ou-carry-plane
This article says no to rotary cutters, but it's not a TSA website
I read thru some of the class requirements. A couple said there would be shared rotary cutters and scissors for your use.. Personally I'd want my own so I didn't spend all my class time waiting.
https://www.allpeoplequilt.com/how-t...ou-carry-plane
This article says no to rotary cutters, but it's not a TSA website