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amandasgramma 12-21-2010 05:48 PM

uh, yeah!!!!! I don't blame him!!!!!!! you know, you CAN take a pic of what you've accomplished and tell the family/friends that you'll send a package later!!!!!

Jo Mama 12-21-2010 07:32 PM


Originally Posted by cgroark

Originally Posted by Jo Mama
My husband does not like to be "neglected " by my quilt activities so I try to do my quilting projects while he is at work or when he is exercising. He also gets frustrated when I sit in my cozy corner doing hand sewing instead of sitting next to him while he watches TV (he thinks he is being ignored-like I could pry him from his football, etc.). Soooo I wait until he is home and I sit next to him and fold HIS clothes while we watch TV together..

My husband also thinks he is being ignored when I listen to an audible book while I hand-sew my binding on a quilt. I am in the same room with him but he feels he is being ignored while he watches TV. What are they thinking?

Men can be such babies

:roll: :roll: :roll: :)

cathyvv 12-21-2010 07:41 PM

As if that would work! Seriously, though, late hours and early mornings are a bad combination. Get some sleep.

leakus 12-21-2010 07:43 PM

What is going on with them and quilting? DH complains about how much time I spend in my sewing room and little time with him. He wants me to sit by him and watch TV - zombie movie or vampire movie... I don't like to watch TV let alone those types of movies.
sometimes is difficult to have a grown up kid for DH!

suebee 12-21-2010 07:53 PM

Love your Avatar.

smiles 12-21-2010 08:42 PM


Originally Posted by retired2pa
LOL...I guess we should all start our Christmas sewing around July :)

I do start some in July & it's still a mad rush at this time.

olebat 12-22-2010 03:21 AM

Here's a "cop-out" for all of you who are still pushing it. Remember that the ORIGINAL presents were given on the 12th night after Christmas. Take your time and enjoy the love you're putting into your projects. Make a hand made, or even a computer generated card which expresses your emotion for the recipient. Share, that like the Three Wise Men, they have time between December 25th, and 6 Jan to think about what may be in store for their future. Make it as fun or as serious as your traditional family celebration. Then, finish your sewing or shopping, (take advantage of the after Christmas sales). Then, on Epiphany, (Three Kings Night), present your gifts with pride, and open, rather than dark, droopy eyes.

This is how I was reared. My grandmother was from Columbia, and it was how she celebrated. It was natural for me because that was just how it was. But, as children, there were a few people who didn't understand. The first question people asked when we returned to school was always, "What did you get?" I explained that I was still in suspense, just like the Wise Men were as they traveled to the stable. Then, when you present your gift, it will actually mean more because it won't be diluted by other gifts, and the extra excitement of the wait will have built. Just remember that it is in the spirit and tradition of the ORIGINAL Christmas gifts.

steelecg 12-22-2010 05:01 AM

I agree

Originally Posted by ann clare
Sounds like a caring husband to me. Do cut back. Your health comes first.


#1piecemaker 12-22-2010 05:11 AM

You do need more rest than what you are getting. When I PUSH myself, I generally make more mistakes than usual, so I make sure i GET MY REST. Just settle down. It will still be waiting on you when you get up.

MerryQuilter 12-22-2010 05:21 AM

Sadly he is right when we overdo like that is when we get sick at the holidays.


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