Originally Posted by eaglebeak1960
Hi guys, yes I am a male quilter, have any of you ever had this problem?? being a guy quilter in a woman dominated area has its draw backs. they kinda freaked out on me when I asked for help. I am a retired happily married man who just happens to love to quilt. SIGH then WHY do I get the feeling that when I go into a quilt shop unless I spend money there I am not wanted??? I asked for help (on a one on one basis) they could not be bothered to help I have been doing basic quilting for a number of years untill recently. Now I want to Improve my skills,
I even offered to have my wife sit in on the sessions. nope not intrested not for any price. SIGH I just want to quilt.
SOOOOOOOOO I am putting out a call here for any male quilters in my area that have advanced skill levels for help!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
No No No I am not putting women down.
Yours in Quilting
Chris
Unfortunately, if you went into a "chain" fabric store (won't mention any names) they just don't have the time or the people with the skills to help you out. Obviously they didn't take you seriously. I used to work in our local Joann's and had a man come in that wanted to make his own window treatments. The manager sent him to me as that was and still is where my expertise was. He was so thrilled that I didn't treat him like a bloomin' idiot (his term). Some stores have lessons but won't be able to do a one on one. I went into a new for me, LQS to find out if I could get someone to sit down with me to show me a good method of needle turn, as I have arthritis in my wrist and fingers and just can't manipulate the needle. She said they don't give classes on that. I tried to explain that I would pay someone to help me; no luck. So it is just not men. Good luck with your endeavor :lol: