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I finally got through to my husband

Old 01-27-2013, 01:25 PM
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A very good comparison for those whose husbands have a hobby - but unfortunately my DH doesn't have a hobby. So, I just don't say anything (usually) when I do buy fabrics, etc.
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Old 01-27-2013, 02:30 PM
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I love this! My husband could be your husband's twin. I haven't see a fresh fish in 20 years but the new rods, reels & boat "stuff" just keeps comin' on in. Great come back.
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Old 01-27-2013, 02:51 PM
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My husband fishes and does woodwork but he is vary frugal and uses stuff left from his grandfather (hubby is 78)
He has purchased new things but not much. The only thing keeping me from screaming is a comment his brother made. "you would be a millionaire monk if you weren't married to her.) Gotta love that guy
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Old 01-27-2013, 03:12 PM
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Good comparisons! Enjoy your hobby!
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Old 01-27-2013, 03:23 PM
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My DH would just like me to finish a quilt. I hate binding them.
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Old 01-27-2013, 06:35 PM
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Sometimes you just have to hit em where it hurts! LOL.
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Old 01-30-2013, 07:05 AM
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That was a great was a great way to explain it to him. I am going to remember that.
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Old 01-30-2013, 07:45 AM
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I don't have a hubby or partner but every time I am making a new quilt the new bee ladies at class always ask who it is for. I tell them the dogs but really I don't make for people I make for me to learn new technique or patterns or just design a new quilt or make bags, bags and bags. Quilts are my pleasure to make. I do gift them but when I already.
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Old 01-30-2013, 08:11 AM
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My DH is supportive of my quilting.

I have had this comparison conversation with fellow quilters at LQS, when someone comments about she 'needs' (aka wants) a newer/better sewing machine. But DH is not in favor of it. I ask if 'he' has any hobbies (hunting, fishing, golf or woodworking, etc). Most of the time they do. Then, "Does he talk to you about needing/wanting the newest thing for his hobby or just show up with it?" What surprises me, is that some gals have not come up with using 'his' hobby to her benefit.

Come on gals, we need to wake them up. Sometimes it takes a 2x4 to get their attention!
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Old 01-30-2013, 08:33 AM
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I am glad that hubby finally understands. The passion of quilting is truely satisfying and good therapy. I use mine in my humanitarian efforts and to gift to family and friends. There isn't one thing wrong with that.

There will be female people who are not going to understand us. But, I don't understand thier habits of buying expensive jewery, excessive clothing, purses and shoes either. Or male people who, like you say, buy expensive trucks, sporting goods or shop tools.

What I don't care for are people who waste money and think it is ok. But, roll thier eyes at us. Or for people who try to take advantage of us by trying to buy something wonderful for nothing. Our talent and time is worth a goodly sum.
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