Right before we took off for our recent trip I decided to pack a just-in-case kit consisting of a couple of sewing essentials along with some scraps. The thought of spending 10-12 hours sitting around waiting at the airport or in flight without something creative to do with my hands seemed like a waste of time. At home I don’t usually have this huge chunk of time to squander so I wanted to make the most of it.
As soon as I settled into my plane seat I felt the urge to start making something. I thought that rather than waiting impatiently to take off (btw our flight was delayed for 1 1/2 hours) I could busy myself with some creative play.
By the end of this trip I whipped up quite a few hearts and I’m just now adding some finishing touches to them (will post these soon.)
I was so happy that my little kit came in handy, and it was also useful for more than just my original intent. Bill’s computer backpack started to come apart while we were at the airport on the way out. Luckily for him I had an embroidery needle with some thick thread in the ready to fix this problem. I totally felt like the MacGyver of crafting!
Before
After – not perfect, but still holding strong.
And this kit also came in handy at the hotel whenever I needed something to do when I couldn’t stay asleep due to jet lag. Being prepared worked out very well this time around and I’ll have to remember to do this again for our next trip.
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can’t wait to see the hearts. it is so exciting to travel with a creative kit. never leave home without it.
December 2nd, 2009
I’m lucky if I remember to bring a toothbrush and a book when I travel. Thank God for airplane magazines!
December 2nd, 2009
We are so alike with this. I always bring a little creativity kit handy when I’m going on a short or long trip. It must have made the time fly fast. How fun! 🙂
December 9th, 2009
I am enjoying reading your blog. This post, however, astounded me.
You intentionally packed a pair of scissors and boarded international
flights and got through the screening with no difficulty?? I do realize these are tiny sewing scissors, but the stories told of people being delayed
for nail scissors, etc. have prevented me from thinking of trying something
like this for the past decade. Cudos to you….I guess…….. M.
December 26th, 2009
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