When I dove into the quilting hobby, I joked about hoping my dh would not decide to become a quilter. You see, he's very skilled, mechanical minded, artistic, math savvy, etc. Did I feel a bit threatened? ha ha. I had no doubt he would have put me to shame immediately if he made a quilt! Does he attend quilt shows with me? No. He admires my quilts, is supportive of my hobby, and I respect and do not become critical of his collecting and hobby interests. We both believe people are better people for their hobbies, and we can give each other the space to do our own thing.