I realize I'm in the minority, but I am glad that my husband doesn't quilt. I think it's important for couples to have shared interests, but also individual interests. My husband of almost 33 years loves his computer, science fiction, nature, photography and more. I think that's great and I share his love of nature, but my quilting time is my own. We both lead busy lives, and we both need time to ourselves. He knows what projects I'm working on, and I discuss colors and fabrics with him. He encourages me to be creative, but he realizes that this is "my thing". Sometimes he teases me about how many projects I have going at once, I told him I need to quit my job so I can get everything done and do more! He cares so much about my need for my own space, that when I teasingly told him I needed a sewing room, he decided to finish a room in our basement for me. Now all my quilting, cross-stitch, crochet is there, waiting for me to play with it whenever I get the chance. We may not share the same hobbies but we do share our love for each other, our children, and grandchildren.