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
Hey Chris, This sounds like a single woman walking into a car showroom and trying to buy a new car. Have you been able to locate a local quilt guild? Also check for a local American Sewing Guild in your area. We have a man and his wife in our local ASG and we don't give it a second thought. He is very knowledgeable and we often go to him for help. Check your local JoAnn's etc. They often know of such groups. Two of our local groups meet in a JoAnn's.
Go to the ASG.com on line and search for your state. Then check your area for a local chapter if they have one. Good luck.