What to Bring - Orlando Distaff Day, Inc

Please note that everything on this list is 100% optional and not required to attend the event. Just bring your lovely self!

Your fiber project(s)

Spinning wheel/spindle, knitting bag, beading, crochet, weaving, embroidery, etc (or anything you have put away that you want to work on.)

Handcrafted items to Donate

One or more hand crafted items to be donated. Scarves, hats, shawls, blankets, and other warmies to help those less fortunate battle the cold winter. Non-Perishable food items will also be gratefully accepted and will go directly to the Coalition for the Homeless.

Beverages, Lunch Money or Bag Lunch

Coffee and Tea will be provided. If you prefer something cold, you should pack a beverage or two to have with you. We are no longer permitted to have a potluck. You may pre-purchase a box lunch when you register, or you can buy lunch at one of the dining locations located in the hotel, or nearby on Hwy. 192.

Items for the Free Table

Time to purge yourself of supplies you know you will never use! Not limited to craft supplies — bring anything you think would be relevant to the group. (i.e. yarn, roving, cookbooks, craft magazines, half finished projects, fabric) It’s amazing what you’ll find when you start looking around!

NOTE: We have discontinued the Garage Sale table, so please don’t bring stash to sell.

Item(s) for Show & Tell

Bring an item you made this year to share with everyone. You will be able to model your item (or hold it up) while a hostess/announcer introduces you and describes your item. When you arrive, you may fill out a card describing your item. When the show begins, the emcee will go around to each person in the circle and ask for their card and read it off while you show off your talent! If you would like to save time, you may print out the questionnaire here, fill it out, and bring it with you. Multiple items are welcome, but please no more than three so that we may keep this portion of the event a reasonable amount of time.

Gift Swap Item (optional)

Bring a NEW gift item for a fiber lover that has a value of approximately $20 and wrapped as a gift or put it into a gift bag. Please include YOUR name inside the gift so that the recipient can give you credit. This should be an item(s) that you yourself would be thrilled to receive! Please do not give used items, this is meant to be a gift exchange. Anyone who brings a gift will also receive one. It will be an anonymous swap involving a game of some sort. Gifts will be opened in front of everyone so that everyone can see all the goodies everyone else got! Swapping afterwards is optional!