I"ve learned not to say a lot about my sewing with non sewers. I end up having to explain way too much that I don't really want to explain. lol. And, I've learned that with the non sewers if I get asked what I'm doing this weekend, I just say "Not much. What are you doing?" They either aren't doing much either or they are rock climbing or something to which I can say "Oh, boy. Good luck" and walk away.
I am lucky and there is one sewer/quilter at my office so I can share with her. And another young woman who is very interested and always wants to see the blocks I'm working on.
I'm used to others not being appreciative of what I'm doing. My other interests are showing cars (not something most women have an interest in and most men know little about) and dachshunds which is an acquired taste. So I guess I'm just used to the odd looks and mostly don't get asked after the first time.
