Rare erewhon Posted September 9, 2018 #26 Share Posted September 9, 2018 During one of our Trans Pacific cruises, a passenger had her sewing machine with her (Neptune Suite), she often came into the Neptune Lounge, to show the concierge and any one who happened to be in the lounge, what she was sewing. She completed several items during the cruise. At the ports of call she would look for fabric to buy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coolcruise02 Posted September 9, 2018 #27 Share Posted September 9, 2018 I was on a cruise and saw a couple women with sewing machines in a public room. I'm not sure if it was a conference room or one used for classes but the door was open. I quilt, so I stopped in for a quick visit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cawpaw Posted September 9, 2018 Author #28 Share Posted September 9, 2018 During one of our Trans Pacific cruises, a passenger had her sewing machine with her (Neptune Suite), she often came into the Neptune Lounge, to show the concierge and any one who happened to be in the lounge, what she was sewing. She completed several items during the cruise.At the ports of call she would look for fabric to buy. Good to know. Maybe I will get lucky and get an offer on a upgrade to a Neptune. We love the Neptune Suites. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sewgood Posted September 9, 2018 #29 Share Posted September 9, 2018 I vote for the applique project as well. You can always improve your needle turn applique skills. Has she tried english paper piecing? It will fill in the sea days. I usually take along a hand sewing project and learn a new tecnique for longer cruises as it takes up very little space in the luggage and you can sew in the cabin or out on the deck or at the coffee lounge. Just keep track of those pins. My husband knows not to walk around the house barefoot.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Scrapnana Posted September 9, 2018 #30 Share Posted September 9, 2018 There was a lady on this year's world cruise who had an embroidery machine. I don't know if she asked permission. She was in a Neptune Suite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ineke Posted September 9, 2018 #31 Share Posted September 9, 2018 I’m glad someone had already mentioned applique, that’s what I brought, abd enjoyed some lovely time in the recliners in the library! No better way to enjoy seadays. And Hawaiian style applique seems especially appropriate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
summer slope Posted September 9, 2018 #32 Share Posted September 9, 2018 Would a hand held sewing machine help with some of her sewing. They are really small. I don't have one, nor have I used one, but it is a thought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cawpaw Posted September 9, 2018 Author #33 Share Posted September 9, 2018 She just loves all the input. Thank you all so much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail7seas Posted September 10, 2018 #34 Share Posted September 10, 2018 Good luck ongetting a Neptune upsell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feathersandnananose Posted September 10, 2018 #35 Share Posted September 10, 2018 On our last cruise, two years ago, Baltic from Amsterdam and back again, I had a travel iron that I knew was not allowed. (It was a 2 week cruise, but 6 other weeks on land). I labeled it with our room number, etc., expecting to be called to the naughty room and it to be held. Nope. I could have used the damned thing in the cabin.....(which I certainly didn't do!). I look forward to the "naughty room" with our next trip, which also requires the travel iron........at some point, I should be stopped...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cawpaw Posted September 10, 2018 Author #36 Share Posted September 10, 2018 I’m glad someone had already mentioned applique, that’s what I brought, abd enjoyed some lovely time in the recliners in the library! No better way to enjoy seadays. And Hawaiian style applique seems especially appropriate. She is loving all these ideas! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cawpaw Posted September 10, 2018 Author #37 Share Posted September 10, 2018 Good luck ongetting a Neptune upsell. Our first two cruises with Holland were in Neptune Suites. They were only 7 days each, Our third HAL is 17 days and the Neptune was out of our reach. I hope we like the Signature Suite. I am going to miss that nice breakfast every day and the wonderful concierge in the Neptune Lounge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare TiogaCruiser Posted September 10, 2018 #38 Share Posted September 10, 2018 I probably shouldn’t mention that a hair straightening iron on low can be used in a pinch on cotton fabric. Very carefully. But I bet she already knows that.😉 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail7seas Posted September 10, 2018 #39 Share Posted September 10, 2018 I probably shouldn’t mention that a hair straightening iron on low can be used in a pinch on cotton fabric. Very carefully. But I bet she already knows that.�� But you chose to mention it anyway for those of us who had no idea. :D :D Oh godoie r. A mad scramble for hair strIaighrening irons. How long until hey now get banned as likely t they should be? Now that there will be flood of them on the ships, That is a fire risk. No? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare kazu Posted September 11, 2018 #40 Share Posted September 11, 2018 Just to clarify, a hair straightening iron (or flat iron for hair) is no more of a fire hazard than a curling iron is. they all have automatic shut off's and low voltage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cawpaw Posted September 11, 2018 Author #41 Share Posted September 11, 2018 Enjoy the Oosterdam and your cruise! She's a nice one! We are looking forward to it. We have been on the Amsterdam in Alaska and just got off the Maasdam from Boston to Montreal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cawpaw Posted September 11, 2018 Author #42 Share Posted September 11, 2018 OP, Call Ship's Services 800-541-1576 Please let us know what they say. Thanks very much for the phone number. I spoke with them and the lady said is was not on the "no" list. She did say that I should contact the ship coordinator. She gave me her name and email. She said to provide them with my name, booking number and a photo of the sewing machine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail7seas Posted September 11, 2018 #43 Share Posted September 11, 2018 Good show. Sounds promsiing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Luv Crusin Posted September 11, 2018 #44 Share Posted September 11, 2018 Not sure I want to mention quilt cruises. That just sounds expensive. Thank you for all of your advice.:D They ARE!!! I looked at one! I'll quilt at home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cawpaw Posted September 11, 2018 Author #45 Share Posted September 11, 2018 They ARE!!! I looked at one! I'll quilt at home. I took a look at quilt cruise prices yesterday, I thought maybe I could surprise her. They are very pricey. The sea days were filled with classes and such. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carolmacey Posted September 16, 2018 #46 Share Posted September 16, 2018 I figured the iron would be a no but because the travel iron is so small that it might have been OK. Thanks for the quick reply. She can get a small seam roller. Similar to seam roller for wallpaper seams. That works well for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Oceansaway17 Posted September 16, 2018 #47 Share Posted September 16, 2018 I would leave the sewing machine at home and spend time looking at the water and walking around. Try things on the ship and get away from your life back home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSEA Posted September 16, 2018 #48 Share Posted September 16, 2018 I would leave the sewing machine at home and spend time looking at the water and walking around.Try things on the ship and get away from your life back home. Sewing is a hobby for many of us. Like reading. I wouldn't consider leaving my books at home, or my handwork. Life back home interferes with my hobbies. Cruising is the perfect time to indulge!! I hope to fit in a quilting cruise someday. Pricey yes, but for me, worth every penny! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cawpaw Posted September 16, 2018 Author #49 Share Posted September 16, 2018 :) Sewing is a hobby for many of us. Like reading. I wouldn't consider leaving my books at home, or my handwork. Life back home interferes with my hobbies. Cruising is the perfect time to indulge!! I hope to fit in a quilting cruise someday. Pricey yes, but for me, worth every penny! She feels the same way. The cruise is the best way for us to get that rare "me" time. She is so grateful for all the helpful hints on Cruise Critic.:):):) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cawpaw Posted September 16, 2018 Author #50 Share Posted September 16, 2018 She can get a small seam roller. Similar to seam roller for wallpaper seams. That works well for me. She said to thank you for another good tip. She has been passing these tips on to her friends on the quilt guild. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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