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I finally got through to my husband

Old 01-25-2013, 08:39 PM
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Originally Posted by BellaBoo View Post
It never crossed my mine to care if DH understands my quilting or not, and he certainly has never had a thought that he should. I just asked him and he said Do you want me to care if you don't care that I don't care? LOL
I love this. :-) Laura
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Old 01-25-2013, 10:58 PM
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Originally Posted by nhweaver View Post
Mine asks too " is this one for us?"

I am very fortunate, dh would let me buy out the store, except, I am the one who pays the bills.
Mine drops me off in front of either Joann's or Hancocks and says.......have fun and take no prisoners. I spent $95.00 last week at Joann's, all he said.........was that all?.......He turns 55 on Monday, and he is definitely a keeper.
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Old 01-25-2013, 11:13 PM
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Good for you. I am fortunate that my DH has realized all along that the quilts I make for foster kids are important because they help where help is really needed. He says that he understand how important it is to me and to the people who get them. Because I generally have quilts on hand, I was able to rush quilts to dying family members, making the final few days less dreadful. 2 times we have given friends with cancer quilts which they later said cured them. Doubtful, but one was still there clinging to her quilt and smiling over a year after her projected death date.

When my GKs became a part of a "blended" family, they decided to welcome the new brothers with their own TV quilts. they understood that a quilt is a portable hug. Their parents and grandparents were proud of them.
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Old 01-26-2013, 12:29 AM
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I love that you found a way to help him understand. It took me a long time to work out that the only way my husband could understand the spirit in which I enter any crafty shop is the same as he feels when he goes to a hardware store/DIY shop. (The only place of commerce he will enter with no fixed purchase in mind, and linger just to look to see what they've got)
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Old 01-26-2013, 12:57 AM
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SO GLAD my wife and I both are quilters. I wouldnt like to feel the negativity some feel toward their spouses for their hobbies.
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Old 01-26-2013, 03:41 AM
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Originally Posted by nygal View Post
I feel the same way. I've had people over the years tell me I should sell them and even other things I make. I said that would take all the enjoyment out of it for me. I make things when the mood hits me. I don't want to have to be on a schedule to have a project done at a certain time etc.
Yea, my friends say the same thing. I agree with your outlook.

In December, I posted one of my purses on FB. The sister of a very close friend of mine always compliments my projects. SHe made the comment on how she loved this particular purse and added " put $40.00 on it!!! ". It hit me to GIVE her the purse for Christmas. I had so much fun watching her mouth drop when she realized that it was the purse she fawned over. I had shared a sneak peak of the purse I had made for her sister. It was really fun to surprise both of them. Of course, now they think that I could have a nice side biz. Nah!

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Old 01-26-2013, 03:58 AM
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I am so lucky to have such a supportive hubby. He urges me to go into the fabric department when we are out shopping. You did have a great come back for the hubby.
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Old 01-26-2013, 04:03 AM
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Originally Posted by Grama Lehr View Post
Bill Cosby was right - parents are not interested in justice, they want peace. Lol.

TOOOO FUNNY!! SO TRUE!!
years ago,when I was of, that was the only of book I read!
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Old 01-26-2013, 04:25 AM
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Originally Posted by morelcabin View Post
My husband, who is the king of having toys, has no problem with my quilting. He loves it when I make a quilt and give it away, and he loves that I have finally found something that I am passionate about. And he can't complain...all I have to id walk into his garage
My husband is the same. In fact he told me in the fall I could get the long arm I want....I just could not do it because of the $$$'s. So at least when I do go for it I know it will be a welcomed member of the family.
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Old 01-26-2013, 04:56 AM
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Loved all the comments on this post! I love reading about how husbands and wives are supportive of each other, especially when it comes to hobbies and interests. We do have the famous "limited income" situation so my DH will say, "whatever you want, dear....within reason!" My husband sure is a keeper.
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