We are in a smaller vehicle this time - in the minivan bringing a quilt to bind was not a problem - as I had plenty of room. We are now in a RAV4 - so the working space is a little narrower (not to mention I don't have any quilts at the binding stage at the moment) - and the cargo space is a bit smaller - so this is what I have packed so far:
1. my neverending knitting project (shawl/scarf) - I can only work on this in spurts before I have to put it down, but I think I will be able to make a big dent in it over the course of the trip. Hoping to at least finish the first skein and get to the halfway point.
2. some felt Christmas ornaments. I started these 2 years ago for a Christmas in July - and that whole month got turned upside down, so they got put aside and have gone untouched until I dug them out this morning. I think I will finish them up, gift some, and put the rest in the members boutique at our quilt show this summer. All I am doing is stitching the two halves together with embroidery floss- running stitch - so these won't last me long as a project. The embellishments will have to wait until after we get home -I think that would be challenging to juggle on my lap.
3. sock monkeys - I have two to finish up that I need to do on the way, as they will be staying at our destination. These may be done before we leave - but if not they should assemble quickly en route.
4. hexies - I am jumping on the hexie bandwagon - I like the little ones, so have 100 3/4" templates and a bag full of 2" squares ready to go (Wonderland scraps, of course!!!)
5. any other ideas???? I do have some other wool/felt ornaments in a kit that I picked up but never started - they require some cutting and prep work ahead of departure - so not sure if I will have them ready for the trip.
6 comments:
where are you headed if it's not too much to ask? 18 hours takes you pretty far in the US! Lol.
Have fun...be safe!
Wow, that's quite a drive! My only other suggestion would be some podcasts or books on tape. We got some through the library last year that all of us could listen to. Drive safely and have a good trip!
I love taking TO DO's on road trips. I am hoping to take the bus up to Chicago in June and plan to take hexies. I like the idea of taking soft projects that just need finished up. Travel safely.
more hexie stuff. You'll be hooked :-)
Hexies? WHAT??? I could send you some dog toys to be patched up... :)
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