Where in California are you going? If you're anywhere near Monterey, you must go to Back Porch Fabrics in Pacific Grove. they have fabric I've never seen anywhere else. I know, you said you were interested in gadgets, but if you're that close, you would really enjoy going to Back Porch.
From your two posts, it looks like you might have quite a few gadgets already!
kathy

Thanks for the suggestion so far keep them coming.

I do have a similar thread stand. I bought that bobbin keeper on another trip when I had my Bernina 630. Great but didn't work for the 830 bobbins. I just gave it to a good friend who received a 440 QE for her birthday. Recycle, I say. I am ashamed to admit that I carted a Flynn frame kit back with me a few years ago but haven't bought the additional pieces to set it up

Someother things I have are a Bendable Bright Light 220 volt that I love, love, LOVE, the mechanical pencil like marker, the compass tool that can be mounted on a ruler for BIG circles (recently shown on TQS video), the quilt basting gun which I am not too sure about, the Wonder Thread Guide which I also LOVE, Quilter's mirror, Jenny Beyer palette, 3 in 1 color tool, Supreme Slider, Quilt halo (which no longer works for me since the 830 is not level with the sewing surface), many, many seam rippers, stilettoes, tweezers, various sized scissors and clippers, the embroidery wand (love it). Maybe I already have everything. Oh no :shock:

Ricky's Stable Stuff
Soft fuse sheets....... http://www.shadestextiles.com/index.html
Thread Stand.... http://flynnquilt.danemcoweb.com/shop/product/thread-stand-redesigned/
Clover Bobbin Stack- Store........ http://www.amazon.com/Clover-Stack-Store-Bobbin-Zieman/dp/B002BOSYW4

Also if you ever want to make a Double Wedding Ring Quilt, get John Flynn's book and templates. When I was a beginning quilter I took a class using his products and went home with a completed quilt!

Barbara

Leave in stabilizer - Ricky Tims' Stable Stuff:

3 yard tube: http://www.rickytims.com/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=flypage.tpl&product_id=64&category_id=26&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=2
The tube would be bulky to pack, but you can take it out of the tube and fold it flat. It can be ironed to get the wrinkles out.

50 sheets - 8-1/2" x 11" http://www.rickytims.com/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=flypage.tpl&product_id=65&category_id=26&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=2
These sheets are the size to go through your printer, but may work for your embroidery.

I think the 3 yards would have less waste if you are not planning to run it through a printer. It is manufactured for embroidery, but I absolutely love it for both machine appliqué and needle-turn where I want a little extra fullness without bulk, plus the advantage of crisp turned under edges.

Have a fun trip!!

At the end of March we'll be visiting the USA, CA. to be exact, to visit family and friends and to SHOP. I confess that I am a gadget girl. I generally shop on the internet for items unavailable or very expensive here and have them shipped to my daughter. I have to be mindful of the new and expensive baggage limitation imposed by several airlines and the weight limits my DH will fuss with. So I am looking to my TQS family for recommendations and advice. I also incorporate embroidery and in the hoop piecing in my quilts. I have a Bernina 830. The Accucut is out of the running.

Slotted rulers for strip cutting: any good? which brand is best?
Ruler connector
Mat connector. Does it come alone or does one need special mats?
Is the Simplicity bias tape maker or rotary cutter worth the price?
Leave in stabilizers: brand?
Any other must haves?

Thanks in advance