Hate to sound selfish, but... I would not teach my husband to quilt. He is very competitive and would make my life miserable by telling me how I could do it better. I would give up because nothing would be good enough. He is an excellent carpenter and would be a meticulous quilter. We have been married for 46 years and do it by each having our own thing, which the other appreciates but does not share. At least in our case "paralell play is best.