I think this is a great idea. My husband and I are learning to quilt together. Well, I've been quilting a while and he is learning. He has started with learning the embroidery part and I do other things on other machines while he is busy. I have a similar machine that is non-embroidery and also a new serger.
So far it is working for us but we like to do things together so I've always thought it would work. He has an amazing eye for color and has done cutting for me for quite a while. This seems to be a natural progression for us. He also does woodworking so he made us our table, made a quilt rack, a thread holder, and shelves for the sewing room.
Nancy
P.S. He also always does the dishes.