Flosstube -ish | What's in my Stitch-con bag | tips on packing for a quilt or stitch retreat

Thank you for joining us in the hive today! We are having so much fun packing for Stitch-con and thought you might want to know what’s in our bags. If you’re packing for a stitching retreat OR a quilting retreat, we will give you some fresh ideas of forget-me-nots.
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[@diannaw8209]

You guys are so awesome when you are being “raw”. Love it!

[@MoabSunflowerZ]

Hi Guys! I've been watching Kia for several years, but I freakin LOVE that you and your husband are able to Cross Stitch together! I hope Y'all have fun, be safe, can't wait to see pics and or a video 😉

[@Cynthiastitches]

Great tips and the clip board idea is awesome. This episode was lots of fun. Thank you!

[@marytobias8618]

OMG Kea!! I am so excited you are going to Stitch Con. I can't wait to meet you. I am a new quilter and you have been a huge inspiration and teacher for me! You won't have to look for me, I will be the one fawning all over you (not in a creeper, stalkerish sort of way, LOL!!!) Safe travels!

[@jpottsfamd]

I have a bungee chair from container store that I love and I take it to every quilt retreat I go to so not weird at all!!

[@paulafilipowich1524]

Love the clip board idea. I will make one tomorrow. Have a great time

[@SnugHarborCrafts]

Oh my gosh this was great! I am SOOO EXCITED TO MEET YOU GUYS!!! I now know what I don’t need to bring because you are bringing it!!!😂😂😂

[@amandam7203]

Funny, the things you think of, isn't it? One person brought a fold up wagon (sold thru IKEA? And now other stores) because she could carry everything in one trip, including her sewing machine. Others brought their chairs from the Container Store. I usually just bring a bag and have a roll suitcase type bag for my sewing machine. Use the scrapbook boxes to store each quilt project, with extra threads fit in. They go in the bag. Enjoy the retreat

[@rmcrms5]

Yes! Kea you pack like I do. My bff & I are going to MSQC for a quilt retreat for the second time next month and I swear I pack half of my sewing room.

[@dianaharris3940]

Great! I sat at my laptop and put it all down! I also do quilt retreats. Cross stitching is easier to pack. I am going to make the clipboard easel! Thanks!

[@loiscasey1338]

This was very helpful.

[@roseholman5584]

The items you mentioned are great. I would add some pre packaged wet ones, purse size Kleenex, and a extra pair of snips. I also take a lanyard to hold my snips. Have a great time, I jealous!

[@joannepowell8345]

So so exciting. Have a blast at stitch con. Wish I was in USA to enjoy it all too. 😘🤗

[@bernadettebenavidez379]

You guys are so awesome you know Kea you keep saying you want to be best friends with Steph but you can't because in my mind you and I are already best friends LOL ....also you guys have inspired me to learn to cross stitch I'm going to join in on Mania next year but I think I'm going to only do one cross stitch project and the rest quilting but it might change if I get crazy hooked on cross stitch

[@leahg4596]

It never hurts to over pack. About the time you don't take something that will be the time you will need it. Happens to me all the time. 😀

[@juliemcneal5742]

Kea, I over pack for all my quilt retreats! It’s like a challenge to me to not have to go to the store to buy something that I forgot. As a mom, I just want to have whatever is needed, hehe. Girl, bring your chair, nothing like a bad chair and hurting back. Oh, also, go over to Quilt Roadies and check out Anna’s tutorial for a stitching pillow. It will change your life and save your back, seriously! Have a blast at stitch-con. I know there are many stitchers who are excited to meet you and tech guy!

[@peggyyoung1839]

Julie McNeal I have one of those pillows and I couldn’t stitch without it now.

[@bctracy8296]

Hey guys, have fun at stitch con. What about packing extra batteries for your lights? Oh, and no you're not a hoarder, you're a boy/girl scout.

[@Everylittlexstitch]

Hopefully we can meet at stitch-con! I love your idea of the makeshift clipboard! I'm going to try and make one bc I don't think the other bee one from fat quarter shop would be delivered on time 😭 LOVE that bag you made too!!

[@puppiesfollowus]

Omgosh. Just realized your also from Indiana. Me too

[@juliemcneal5742]

Also, yeah put your name on everything. Just because so many will have the same stuff you have. Saves the confusion.

[@karenhonea5731]

Nice video, the only thing I would add is travel pack of hand wipes, just in case. 😀 have fun, one day I want to go

[@brendawallgren8354]

Yes! Stitching and quilting always makes my hands feel dirty. Awesome add-on!

[@stitchquilt23ish]

I made a sew together bag from Tula pink fabrics

[@mistesmeltzer3383]

Kea and Tech guy...I had a question, when you are stitching from the pattern, do you highlight where you have stitched on a copy of the pattern or do you just keep track of what you have stitched by just looking at the Aida cloth? Just wondering...love you two, so fun 😉

[@brendawallgren8354]

I personally have to cross off on my pattern where I've stitched. I would also love to hear how you handle this, Kea and Stitch (I mean Tech) Guy! Heeheehee!

[@loraineleuschke4186]

One thing about us stitcher/quilters is that if we don’t have it, we can make. Have a great time.

[@dlana2415]

I watched your quilt as you go with jelly roll using Tula Pink fabric I can't find it where is it? I can't wait to try this

[@amandacline5646]

Off topic, but what do you use to keep your makeup on so long and perfect? You mentioned it in the 24 in 48 hours video.

[@jocypher921]

Have you ever been to the Shipshewana quilt show in Indiana? I went there on a Charter bus.

[@suesmith5033]

Needle minder? Thread minders? I would stick in a couple baggies. Have fun!

[@debbieweigle8420]

Kea I pack just like you..lol

[@DH-qz2so]

Pack BATHING SUIT for me, as our retreat is on a lake!

[@carlenehall2979]

🤗

[@99squinn]

I love the duckbill scissors from SS box, too! New to cross stitch, so yeah - when Ducky arrived, thought I'd gift him out, but when FQS started #sewshedidsal, Ducky became my stitching friend! Wondering if the home-made easel stand would work with the frame back glued directly to a lightweight magnetic board? Then could attach the pattern with magnet ala Kimberly Jolly.

[@glassnenes]

What brand of magnesium do you buy please and thanks

[@debbieweigle8420]

When and where is Stitch Con? Thank you!

[@jsholley58]

Here are a couple more things. Tissues , pencil sharpener,hand sanitizer take your chair too

[@CrombieTX]

Can you share the name of the Silver Creek sampler?

[@loraineleuschke4186]

Personal chair-----not weird. I have a bad back too. I would rather have & not need it, than to need & not have it

[@marilynvancamp5031]

Boy do you remind me of me ! I a

[@bernadettebenavidez379]

Also I forgot what I'm supposed to post for the things that shall not be named but I'd really like to be in on that

[@abbeyp8834]

Do you have a actual video of you cross stitching?

[@loraineleuschke4186]

Label ALL your stuff with name or mark.

[@faithmoore8903]

Can you hold the patter picture closer to the camera?

[@vanessaellis2195]

Where is Stitch Con???