Mine is in what used to be the quest room. It's corner to corner in there. I have to slide the end to get around it. My sewing machine is in the closet where it fits nicely. We no longer have a quest room but I have a quilting room. Guests come around rarely. I live here every day.[/quote]
I, too, have a Voyager 17/Hinty Stretch frame, which until about a month ago was in a spare bedroom and my regular sewing machine was in a walk-in closet. I bought mine about 4 yrs ago with a tax refund that my DH gave me to buy it. He has been very supportive and never fails to complement my efforts. He knows it is something I want to do as a hobby. I have done a few quilts for other people and sold a few, but he knows I don't want to make it a business. I retired a couple of years ago after working for 30+ years, and I don't need another "job" to stress me out. I want to enjoy what I'm doing. I'm sure your DH needs his hobbies to relieve the stress in his life...and you need yours. Most of us have worked and /or raised families and are still taking care of the housework, laundry and cooking. We farm, and DH has bought a new sprayer and an 8' brush hog this past year. He loves the farming and I want him to enjoy what he does. Tell your DH that this is YOUR stress reliever just like that expensive boat is his. And don't feel guilty: He doesn't!