Stitch 'n' Travel

After what feels like a long winter and a spring that never really quite sprung, the team at Inspirations HQ is eagerly awaiting the arrival of summer. Whilst we find ourselves enjoying a warm, sunny day every now and then, they often seem sandwiched in between days that feel anything but like summer is on its way!

Weather aside though, we have started to plan our summer in earnest, and for some of us that means travel, and what better companion to travel with than our stitching?!

As we contemplated dreamy locations and even dreamier stitching, we rediscovered an article from the July-August issue of Needlepoint Now magazine – ‘Hit the Road this Summer… Travelling with your Needlepoint’ – that was the perfect guide to journeying with our stitching. So, whether you’re in the Southern Hemisphere contemplating warm days with needle and thread by the pool, or perhaps thinking about snuggling up by the fire as you travel to snow fields in the Northern Hemisphere, the ideas Needlepoint Now gathered from KC Needlepoint might be just what you’re looking for.

Firstly, they suggested grabbing a thread cutter pendant and needle threader, proposing they both be placed on a lanyard for ease of finding and use. Next, they recommended pre-cutting strands of thread, which can be especially helpful if you have full skeins, as they’ll take up less room in your luggage and will also allow you to grab a single strand as required without any bird’s nests forming in the process!

The article then went on to recommend that travelling projects should always be packed in clear vinyl project bags as, not only will they keep everything needed in one place, they will ensure our stitching is protected from spills, rain and any wear or tear that may occur as they’re carried around.

Then there was a timely reminder about not travelling with a favourite pair of scissors, especially when flying, as there’s nothing more heartbreaking than to have them confiscated by a Travel Security Officer when they don’t meet local regulations!

KC Needlepoint also suggested travelling with a commercially kitted project as you know you’ll have everything you need to complete it whilst away from your stash. They also reminded us that as we may not be able to control the light where we stitch, particularly detailed projects may be better left at home.

Their final sentiment though, we are absolutely taking to heart, ‘wherever your travels take you this summer, never leave home without your needlepoint’.

So, with that said, we’re off to pack everything we need to complete our next project with needle and thread, everything apart from our favourite pair of scissors of course!