I've only been quilting about 2 years myself. My husband has been very understanding. He helps with the building, moving and shifting. He supports everything I need to buy. He did not, however get the giving. He thought it was crazy that I wanted to give my first quilt to our daughter. She picked out the fabric and colors for the quilt she wanted. OUR DAUGHTER??!!! He just didn't understand the giving away, until I told him that I love that my daughter wanted something that I had made myself, start to finish. And, it was my first, sight unseen, not knowing how it would turn out. For me there is no better compliment from my children, wanting something I made. I am now working on a quilt for my son and my next will be for my other daughter and each and everyone asked that I make them a quilt. I feel very blessed!