Beth and Bailey

Ah, I usually do try to put on my best behavior. I try to remember that somewhere in the future I might come across one of these folks whose mothers never hugged them.. lying on the ground, clutching their chests in anguish...... in the midst of a heart attack and continue to walk by with my CPR card safe in my 'sewing bag'. lol

why is it so necessary to be rude?

11/16

I called Celebrity to inquire about taking a machine. I was advised that 'needles' were not allowed. ah.. not enough of an answer for me so I asked the rep to take the query up a notch. He did and came back with there was nothing in the rules that specifically named a sewing machine as not allowed. hmmm. Going to have to give this more thought. I sure don't want to sew in my cabin. But I also do not want to bother anyone with sewing machine noise in any public area either. Good thing there is plenty of time to continue to investigate. I very much appreciate all the input from everyone.

Thank you for this . I really don't have a clue. Appreciate it. Might look for some cheap machine on Market Place that is newer. If I even decide to do this. Don't want to cook my featherweight.

Not a favorite of mine but will bring some knitting. which I'm horrible at and everyone will receive a not well made, uneven 5ft long scarf..

I am seeing those but since we have booked this TA which has 9 sea days........ I just thought I'd like to see if this was possible.

Thanks for your guidance. I have a 1937 featherweight. so small case. Would take as carry-on. being told by line that a sewing machine is not named as a prohibited item. I don't want to sew in my cabin. I am still researching other areas where I wouldn't be a pest to anyone. And I can easily get up and move out if someone needed for another use (meeting)..

was never my intention to sew in my cabin. but until Celebrity advises this is PROHIBITED.. (and they've not as yet).. I am still researching. Last thing I want to do is cause any problems. So just thinking it over .. pros/cons.

no plans to sew in cabin. looking for public space or a meeting room. I'm on Deck 8 of the Silhouette ... just in case you need to move a floor or so. lol

yep.. would never want any hazards.

Agree. I think even if I find out I can...... my concern is disturbing others. A rubber mat is great and could easily fit in a suitcase.

right? Opinions are one thing, facts another.....

I am seeing some 'quilting' cruises .. I just need to find out if there are any public spaces or rooms that would allow on this cruise. Last thing I want to do is cause a noisy nuisance.

haha.. I could make some decent cash. But I wonder about taxes. Think there is an 'at sea' tax rate. You know the government is gonna want their share.

You are making an assumption. Let me know when you have factual information. This is NOT what I'm being told by the cruise line.

I'm hoping to find some public space where I won't pester anyone with the noise. Would not do this if I have to stay in cabin. No fun in that. hahah. Where does your mom live. Maybe she wants to be friends. lol

Have to check on this. The machine I'm thinking of is a vintage 1937 Singer featherweight

Yep... don't want to be relegated to my cabin but certainly don't want to offend anyone either.

I would definitely have pieces pre-cut. I have a small vintage featherweight in a case that I can easily have as carry on. I will bring some knitting but am still investigating this.

I'm going to call the line and see. I sure don't want to sit in my cabin and sew. I don't need to iron seams. I'd just be very careful with making sure they are turned the right direction and iron at home. Just some quilt tops only.

Just booked a 13 day TA. Really looking forward to the sea days and relaxing. I like to sew and have started quilting. It is so relaxing and I can just picture myself sitting by a window and puttering away on the sea days. I'll call and ask but does anyone know? I know about irons and steamers .. but don't think I've ever seen anyone ask this. I understand also that all areas outside of the cabin have 220 so I'd have to make sure (if I can) I have the right adapter so I don't blow it up.

We are cruising. I'll bet prices are significantly higher now than 4 years ago though. Different world post covid.

I will check them too but as I recall they are very expensive.

Oh I think Greenland would be wonderful. I'll check out Azamara. Thanks much!