Eddie

Hi Sandy,

I think it's GREAT that your husband wants to share the hobby with you! My wife and I share the sewing one and I really enjoy the times that we're both in the room working on projects. We can bump into each other sometimes ("Hey, you moved my stuff!" :) ) , but we do fine. It's also fun to be able to go places together with a shared interest in mind, like a few months ago we went on an overnight trip to Mountain View, AR to visit the local quilting stores there and enjoy the town. It was a lot of fun.

And I don't think I have used anything from the garage on my quilts, YET! :shock: But I guess there's always a first time. :D

mommaB

Sandy,

I'm not looking for a machine and go for fabric as though I have blinders on, so I can't say as though I remember seeing any machines at Miller's :lol: :lol: But they are so friendly, just ask and they'll tell you who does! Their prices aren't cheap, but they do have alot of sale stuff downstairs. Lucky you to have a hubby that shares your interest!!

Knot Sew

there are many gifted quilters here and yes there are many men Eddie, Khan is another , Henry, Zeke, and the star man board name isewman...his are perfect..A lot of ladies have husbands who pull up a chair and hand quilt....Steve was a engineer he did great Hawaian quilts :D look way back at pictures there have been a lot look them up and bookmark our greats so you can show him

pegquilter8

Wow, you are lucky to have a huuby soooooo interesred in the process. Mine has helped on occasion when I've been auditioning borders. He loves blue(guess what most of his choices have been)
Get him to sit at the machine-Nope.
I once had a surgeon in a class married to a psychologist. HE took my class to make tops quicker so they could sit at a frame in the evenings and quilt and relax. Wonder what he's doing now?
Quilt on ladies. I'll get back to you all next week as I leave for a week at Quilt Camp in the wild sof New Hampshire. This is where my DH is the best. Go! you should enjoy yourself, you work hard, dear.
Married 42 years, and love him more each day.

Tallulah

My brother (who can do anything, fiqure out anything,and knows a little about most everything) decided to make a quilt, just so he could see what it is all about. It was a complicated pattern and king size and it was beautiful. My sister-in-law, who is a fabulous quilter, put it in their quilt show and it received so many compliments. He hasn't made another yet, but he is handy to have around when she needs to figure something out or to fix the Featherweights, if they need an adjustment. She just bought a long arm machine and he took the classes, too. He is quite the guy.

Bevanger

awwwwwww how neat. i wish my hubby would sew with me :?

Lostn51

Oh boy looks like I have done it now!!!! :lol: I am glad that he can get some ideas from my shop and if he needs help in figuring out the logistics or anything just let me know.

I went out and picked up a few more machines the newest being a 1890 New Home head and cabinet. Of course I will have to go through the whole machine, because its decals are all worn off there is no collector value anymore. But I will be able to repaint and re decal it myself and use it for my shop.

From what I am hearing he is starting to get the bug so get ready for a wave of machines to start following him home. And the next thing is he will want to use them so quilting is next. :mrgreen:

Billy

BellaBoo

That's a sweet guy you have! If you want him interested then you have hit the jackpot.

richbrote

Every man should learn to quilt. I have quilted for over 5 yrs now and enjoy every minute of it. I have attached 3 pics of my latest creation. I do the piecing and assembly, then take it to my quilterman and he sandwiches it and does a beautiful job with his set and walk away computerized quilting machine. Quilting is a wonderful way to revieve stress, and a fantastic way to communicate(talk) with your spouse.

KayBee

Miller's Dry goods in Charm has a wonderful bargain basement with quality fabrics!