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not only do I not hide fabric, DH has been known to surprise me with unplanned trips to quilt shops, especially when we are on vacation. We went to Florida not long ago, arrived late in the evening and checked into our hotel. First thing in the morning, he drove us over to the LQS and said, take your time, have fun and I'll watch the kids. :)
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Originally Posted by FroggyinTexas
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As several others have said in earlier discussion of this subject, I wonder what it means that "her husband lets" her? Is she a child to be given permission by the lord and master of the house? The last of the "lord and master" laws in the United States was not repealed until some time in the late 1970's, so I suppose the idea of "letting" someone buy fabric, have a puppy or kitten or anything else should not surprise me.
I wonder how many articles in Popular Mechanics or Field and Stream are devoted to helping husbands "hide" their purchases from their wives Come on, Women. We are more than 15 yrs into the 21st Century in the United States of America! Let's hear you roar! froggyintexas |
Originally Posted by sewbeadit
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your fabric when you purchase it? I had to laugh I had a 2004 Fon's and Porter magazine that has a story in it about the many ways to hide your fabric after you buy it. One was to use it as a shelf liner. One was to hide it in the trunk until there was no one looking. My friend says her husband lets her buy all the fabric she can hide.lol I don't have to hide mine, but sometimes I feel like it. What ways do you use if you have to keep yours a secred?
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Some of us have partners that are enablers, some of us have partners that are tolerators, and some of us have partners that are discouragers.
If you have an enabler/encourager, be grateful. |
I just did a burn test on a piece of fabric I got in a scrap bag from the thrift store. He knows I buy fabric but he knows most of it is second hand. I went out to the living room and grabbed a set of tweezers and his lighter. I had a sliver of the fabric in my hand and was folding it to grab with the tweezers. He looked at me in all seriousness and said " You've started snorting fabric haven't you?" I laughed and told him "Yep. You are on to me!".
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That is so darn funny! My husband has always been an enabler, he is the one that told me to go to the store and buy yardage for quilts instead of saving up scraps. I had never even thought of using yardage before that and he really started something. He too will help me find fabrics and just the right colors and just doesn't even bother to open my boxes that come in the mail knowing they are fabric and quilt goodies. Yes we are blessed. I have known friends that had to hide things because they were afraid of their husbands. So so sad, but I have seen it for many years. Although I meant this thread to be for fun, I know it can be hard for some people to read.
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Originally Posted by Mitch's mom
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I just did a burn test on a piece of fabric I got in a scrap bag from the thrift store. He knows I buy fabric but he knows most of it is second hand. I went out to the living room and grabbed a set of tweezers and his lighter. I had a sliver of the fabric in my hand and was folding it to grab with the tweezers. He looked at me in all seriousness and said " You've started snorting fabric haven't you?" I laughed and told him "Yep. You are on to me!".
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I don't have any more room to hide my fabric stash. The other day I told my husband that we should move into a 5 or 6 bedroom house, "What for?" he asked, and I said the 3 bedrooms will be for my fabric and sewing equipment.
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I know this is a good natured thread, but there are some women who feel they have to hide their purchases from their husbands. I always feel sad for anyone who has to live that way.
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My DH and I almost always did our shopping together: time together; we both ate the food and would help with the chore; he helped lift things. But before he passed away we did almost all things together. :) As for fabric shopping he would sometimes go with me, but if he didn't go he was always willing to look at what I bought. We both knew what our budget was and what we had to spend on things. :)
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