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10-11-2011, 04:50 AM

#11

qbquilts

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Join Date: Mar 2011

Posts: 767

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Originally Posted by craftybear

great ideas, thanks I will add them to our growing list, thank you!!!!!

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Originally Posted by qbquilts

I would add colored pencils and graph paper for sketching out new ideas. Also nice to have are freezer paper (for applique and/or signature/label blocks) and wax paper & a towel (for cleaning applique gunk off the iron).

I just thought of another one - SURGE PROTECTOR! At the camps/retreats I've been to, these are a necessity to be able to plug all your stuff in (machine, lamp, possibly iron, etc.) Usually not enough plugs are available for every item at every station.

Never mind - I just saw it in the grouped list, but it's not listed in the alphabetical section.

10-11-2011, 05:01 AM

#12

Glassquilt

Super Member

Join Date: May 2011

Location: Northeast IL

Posts: 2,064

Good to have a check off list. Don't want to forget basics.
Went to a family reunion where a cousin forgot her underwear. We teased her no end. :)

10-11-2011, 05:45 AM

#13

gailmitchell

Senior Member

Join Date: Dec 2009

Location: Fredericton, NB

Posts: 367

One thing that I would add is to bring yourself some calling cards to easily exchange contact info. No doubt, you wil make some long lasting friends. So either you can design/print out some business card sized cards from your computer yourself, or go to an inexpensive print house to have some printed (for less than $10.00). Have a look at mine that I ordered from Vistaprint.ca I take them with me. I got 250 for about $12 incl. shipping. I keep them as part of my sewing kit and in my purse and I love using them. They're so easy.

http://quilt-knit-run-sew.blogspot.c...ling-card.html

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10-11-2011, 05:48 AM

#14

running1

Super Member

Join Date: Jun 2010

Location: Clinton, OK

Posts: 1,736

What a great list!! and yes, I've left the power cord behind before... sigh... one little distraction while putting the machine in the case... sigh... :oops:

And to Gail... another great idea!!

10-11-2011, 05:56 AM

#15

loves_2_quilt

Super Member

Join Date: Feb 2007

Location: Here not there

Posts: 1,449

Wish I had a retreat to pack for, oh well maybe some day.

10-11-2011, 06:42 AM

#16

KimmieH

Senior Member

Join Date: Oct 2010

Location: Western NY

Posts: 954

thanks for sharing.....im going to my first retreat soon and was wondering about this!
perfect timeing

10-11-2011, 02:29 PM

#17

hearthhush

Junior Member

Join Date: Aug 2011

Location: LAS VEGAS, NV

Posts: 214

I always forget to bring my cell phone charger, even on just a basic trip anywhere. Please add this.

10-11-2011, 08:11 PM

#18

borntoquilt

Senior Member

Join Date: Sep 2008

Posts: 955

WOW! what a packing list..... Think I'll have the RETREAT at MY house! lol !!!!

10-12-2011, 03:33 AM

#19

BethD

Member

Join Date: Sep 2009

Location: Bridgewater, MA

Posts: 97

So funny this subject came up. I am going on a quilt retreat this weekend on Cape Cod and one thing we have found handy is a set of 4 bed risers to put under the folding table we use as our cutting table. Just that extra height makes it much easier for cutting.