Look What Dear Husband Made To Help Me
 

Here is a few of the items that my dear husband has made to help me with my quilting, craft and embroidery work. First, I am always looking for ways to organize my collection of "stuff". I use a lot of ribbon and trim when I am making pin cushions. Here is what he designed. There are two dowels going from end to end that are removable for replacing the spool or adding one to the rack.

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I was doing a lot of embroidery work on quilt squares. I have a difficult time sitting still. I have to be doing something with my hands so I was taking it in the car with me. He made this hoop for me to set between my legs. The weight of my legs secures the hoop stand in place. The hoop is also adjustable as to the angle. I like it a lot.

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This is a large hoop that I use when I am hand quilting or embroidering. He saw one that a friend of mine had so he made me one. We put a thick padding on the base and it lets me use the base as a pin cushion. I also tie a small pair of thread snips around the leg with a piece of ribbon. I just sit it on my lap and start to work. He is so handy. It is great to have a handy man around the house. He also makes all my templates out of plexiglas and keeps my scissors sharpened and my machine in good repair. And, that wasn't even in my wedding vows. LOL

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And, I'm sorry ladies, I don't rent him out and he is definitely not for sale.

I'm always amazed at how clever men can be with their tools. Those are good enough to be sold at the quilt shows. It's so nice that you show your love and appreciation of each other.

What a wonderful thing to do for you! I would take a handmade thoughtful gift over diamonds any day!

Your hubby does beautiful work!

Iffin ya aint's agonna rent him out why ja tell us aboot 'em? Kidding aside, those are beautiful creations!

Twinkie, Can you post a picture of your avatar quilt? I have a friend who did embroideried something similar with her mother years ago (mom is gone now) and asked me to help her put it into a quilt. I'd sure like to see yours better... it looks beautiful.

If you'd rather, you could pm me. Sierra

Wow, youre so lucky to havee a great husband and one that can build things

If you will PM me your e-mail address, I will be glad to send you the pictures. It was hand made in 1936 by Mrs. Ruth Dixon in Tennessee. I am absolutely amazed at the scalloped edges. I have never seen them done the way Mrs Dixon did them. I am blessed enough to have three of Mrs. Dixon's quilts plus a baby blanket she did for her daughter in 1929. Donna

QUOTE=Sierra;5538659]Iffin ya aint's agonna rent him out why ja tell us aboot 'em? Kidding aside, those are beautiful creations!

Twinkie, Can you post a picture of your avatar quilt? I have a friend who did embroideried something similar with her mother years ago (mom is gone now) and asked me to help her put it into a quilt. I'd sure like to see yours better... it looks beautiful.

If you'd rather, you could pm me. Sierra[/QUOTE]

It is so wonderful when men not only actually pay attention to what we are doing but think of ways to help us do what we do. You are very blessed.

He's not for sale??? Darn!

WOW, what a clever husband!!! Thanks for sharing. Those are great.

He is definately a keeper :-)

Lock him up and don't let him out of the house! He is a keeper! He does such nice work, and how nice that he wants to make "tools" for you that makes your work/hobbies easier and more pleasurable. Odds are, you treat him much the same. :o

What a guy. You hit the jack-pot with him. Those things are very nice, too. Thanks for sharing. My DH can't make a thing!!! He says he can but just doesn't want to--good excuse I guess.
Sue

How nice that your hubby is willing and able to make these lovely things for you!

Hmmm I just may have to show this to my hubby, maybe give him some ideas LOL.

You are so lucky!!!!! Have you made him a quilt yet??????HMMMMMMMM

Yes, I made him one during the courtship about 8 years ago. He loved it. He is amazed at the work you ladies do also. I share pictures with him when they come in and Yes, I am Blessed.

Those are really great. If you are not going to "rent or sell", what about a lend-lease deal? Mine is really good with anything electrical:)

He should make up a few and bring them to quilt shows, he would be an instant success!!!

What a lucky gal you are ! Those are wonderful tools he made for you. Any chance he has a brother? ( LOL).

Your DH is definitely creative. I love the hoop he made that you can use while traveling in the car. Great idea!!

He sure is a keeper!!! I see lots of love in those projects!!

Wonderful, useful quilting gadgets. Lucky lady.

Those are great tools your DH made for you. I, too, enjoy the blessings of DH who makes things to help me with my quilting. They are jewels, aren't they?

Can I borrow him for a few days? lol

Your ribbon holder is not only functional but also really, really pretty!

You must be pretty special yourself to have snagged such a man. We can't forget that! Also, my man can't do what her's can, but he can't take a train 200 miles away without it leaving the tracks. How about that?

That's great. I know you are just as proud. God gives different people different gifts. We are all blessed.

Sorry, he is an only child. But might consider a temporary lease LOL. However, it will have to be after he returns from Florida. Should be later this week. Thanks for the nice comments.

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My husband takes care of our cars but I wouldn't let him touch my sewing machine or scissors. I still love him though. LOL

What a talented and wonderful husband you have! It is so lovely that he supports you in such a magnificent way!

I don't think our quilting and crafting were in our vows either!

It's so nice that he has time and talent combined. He does beautiful work and you both are very special to each other - it shows!

Beautiful work! He's definitely a keeper!

He is a keeper, mine is handy with tools as well and I intend to keep him. (he has also taken up cooking ! :) However with tough economic times maybe you could barter his time for more fabric for your stash.:o

Thanks for sharing the photos of the items your dh has made. They look great. Such a nice dh.

Mine is pretty helpful also. He has made templates for me; hung up some dowels from the ceiling for my ribbons; made a rack to hang my scissors and rotary cutters on; added shelves to the wall for things; modified a desk so my machine sits down in it rather than on top. It's wonderful having a live-in handyman. :)

I have one of those handy "guys" too & I must admit I really should be more appreciative. My DH is so handy & even more so since I started quilting. When all I did was sew, he was helpful but not as much as now that I quilt. We are very lucky ladies to have such talent in the family. Koodos to them.

That is such a good idea. I'll have my husband make one for me. He can build just about anything.

You have a 'keeper'!