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pawsable · Joined: 31 Mar 2004 Posts: 59 Location: Vancouver, WA

I'm signed up for my first (go there) workshop.

I'm doing the John Freeman, twisted log cabin design, class next month in Longbeach, WA.

Any suggestions for must not forget tools, other than the usual (machine, table, chair, thread, scissor, roller cutter, mat, ext cord, m&m's Smile

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I tend to over do and take too much but I don't want to leave out the essentials either. My DH is good a packing everything in but he won't like it if we have to bring the utility trailer 'cause I over pack Shocked

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Thanks!

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Progcraft · Posted: Mon Jan 24, 2005 3:26 pm Post subject:

I'd sugget you peruse this thread here:
http://www.kitebuilder.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=212&highlight=chair

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KiteSquid · Posted: Tue Jan 25, 2005 8:52 am Post subject:

And once you return, PLEASE let us know how it went and add to the other thread that Progcraft pointed you to, if you have anything to add.

We all can learn from it!!!!!!!!

You should have a GREAT time in Jon's class. He is an OUTSTANDING instructor!!!!!!!!

BTW, what is a DH???????

Dynamaic Husband????
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robkite · Joined: 30 Apr 2004 Posts: 107 Location: Olympia, WA

For the museum classes I recommend that you bring a portable light of some sort. The Gymnasium where the classes are held has no windows and has okay lighting for basketball but not great for close up work. I prefer the folding Ott light because it fits in my travel sewing case, but they are expensive.
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pawsable · Joined: 31 Mar 2004 Posts: 59 Location: Vancouver, WA

gmakleppin · Posted: Wed Jan 26, 2005 11:13 pm Post subject: Stuff to bring

You definitely need a light and an extension cord. And, of course, a good cutting board, measurind devices, and roller cutters with sharp blades. Does not hurt to have a pillow for the chair seat and/or a back rest as there is a lot of sitting involved. We have a pot-luck dinner on Sat., so plan for that. Oh, and don't forget the big insulated coffee cup. There is a microwave available in the kitchen and usually someone brings a coffee pot and stuff to nosh on during class. Also, check out the local bakery for breakfast and for wonderful munchies.

But don't worry too much about thinking of everything. Most of us bring lots of extra stuff to the workshop and we tend to share things. One year John and Marzlie even had to loan us their extra sewing machine as ours decided to die about 1/2 way through!

Spence602 · Joined: 16 Sep 2003 Posts: 345 Location: USA TX Houston

A couple of items I either didn't notice or didn't see in the above or past posts that might be helpful:

a spare bulb for your sewing machine
(maybe) a spare bulb for your desk lamp
sewing machine tools (screwdriver)
other feet (zipper, hemming, etc.)
thread stand

hot cutter/soldering iron (I know hot tacker was mentioned...)
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KiteSquid · Posted: Thu Jan 27, 2005 9:03 am Post subject:

pawsable · Joined: 31 Mar 2004 Posts: 59 Location: Vancouver, WA

The late afternoon sun was brutal so the picture isn't the greatest but here is the finished skin. I had to work Monday so did not get to finish. Need to finish the pockets for the spars, bridle it and make a fuzzytail. Should be able to finish it this weekend. Oh, and a bag, need to remember the bag. I think I'll make it out of the left overs from all those strips.

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