I think it would be great for your husband (but not for mine) He would probably 'show me up'.
He can do everything and anything. And..he has a big wood shop,and plenty of other hobbies
so I don't see that happening anyway. If I get stuck on something, jhe can always figure it out.
Everybody needs to have something they like to do.

I agree with Dina. I think it would be wonderful if my husband was interested in quilting too. I say go for it!

I think it is great idea! I have also "planted" a bug in my husbands ear.

My daughter-in-law's mother AND father got intrigued by quilts on a fall New England trip to see the changing foliage colors. Now they BOTH quilt and fight over one sewing machine. LOL Go for it!

THIS is the hobby I want my husband to take an interest in...I suggested quilting...he said no. Then I said that I think doing menu planning and cooking would be the perfect hobby for him...he said no again - dang...

In my OWN person opinion I think it would be a great idea.
Just set "boundries" on what he can and cannot use.

Take him on a "fabric" buying trip for his own stash (small to start with).

At this point I would LOVE to have SOMEONE (anyone including my hubs)
to share my love of fabric and quilting with. But who know if that DID happen
if I would like sharing or not.

I KNOW I would NEVER NEVER NEVER let him use my NEW baby. But I would
let him use the other Brother emb/sewing machine.

Of course I say this because I KNOW my hubs would never in 100 years much
less a million years say "yes" to learning how to quilt.

Heck I can't even get my daughter (I have 3) to get interested in quilting, much
less sewing. The 2 oldest does crochet, and the youngest does latch hook (when
she is not studying at college).

My DH admires and appreciates my quilting but has not wanted to join in. I had hoped he would work on my guild's LA for me, as I can't. I agree with VickyS about pressuring and overpowering. Many men are great quilters, but not every DH even wants to quilt. Maybe he just wants to enjoy your company.

Jeanne
I think it woul be an awesome idea to teach your husband how to quilt - just think about this, having a live in quilting buddy to sew and shop together with, bounce ideas off on, help finish your quilts, etc

I would love for my husband to be sitting at the next machine over - he is always so supportive of my quilting but thinks it's a 'girl thing'. His mom was an amazing dressmaker, so he can appreciate all that goes into our craft, but I don't think he's THAT interested in becoming more involved other than as 'my biggest fan'!

This is a fascinating thread!!! The answer really depends on your relationship. Some couples successfully work together in the same office and others value their personal time. As for me, I couldn't do it. The first step would be me teaching him and the next step would be him asking me to finish a project for him!