Personally I think that it is a great idea. Obviously he appreciates your talent and skills and he is interested so why not give it a go. Just think, he may really enjoy helping you with cutting, designing or ironing or what ever you may need and you might be surprised at his contributions. I would just ask him about what he might like to do to help and go from there. Let us know how it goes.

Depends - do you have two sewing machines and sets of cutting equipment?

I am one of those people that likes to play "beside" much better than "with" when doing a project.

It is a great idea. It would be wonderful if he could have his own corner and machine so you don't have to share the equipment. Wonderful idea.

If you want to share a hobby, then quilting will be an excellent one to share. You could very easily work on separate projects or as he becomes more proficient, if he likes doing some aspect of it that you are not as excited about, then sharing a project could be a really fun thing to do.

If you would prefer that he find a hobby that's completely his, model railroading might be right up his alley. Another that he might enjoy would be leatherworking. My hubby enjoys both of these, as well as photography (which he has also done professionally both portrait and car/motorcycle shows).

Careful. You may be creating a monster! You're the only one who can judge how much together time you can stand. I wouldn't mind teaching DH how to quilt but he'd have to have his own space!

Not really on the topic, but I noticed your user name. Along with quilting, I am an avid cyclist...so do you ride a fixie? if so, very cool!

Sounds like a great idea!

Yes. I do ride fixed gear bikes. I have ridden bikes all my life but they usually were road bikes and race bikes. About 4 years ago I tried out a fixed gear bike and became hooked. Now I have a basement full of them in various styles and price ranges. All of them have been built by me, or converted, by me, from a road bike usage. If you love inflicting pain on yourself, you must try riding one uphill for a serious distance. They reduce the act of bicycling to the bare minimum of technology. Great sport for the not so faint of heart. And now, for your added pleasure, they are "Oh so Trendy".
John

First, I am so impressed! Another cyclist who quilts....and a guy no less!! Will have to share this with my husband (a machinist who rides also)

I have ridden the fixed gear on the track (velodrome), soo cool. I ride (and raced a bit) road bikes, I enjoy mountain bikes, tandems, but the road is my true love. Would love to get a fixed gear, and I do love the minimalist of technology in it...kind of brings you back to when you were a kid. I would be hard-pressed to ride a fixie in my traffic-congested area...would have to drive a short ways first, and be off-traffic hours.

And Yes, I do like inflicting pain on myself...that kind of goes with the sport. Also very cool that you have built them up yourself! Hey, I don't know if your wife rides, but tandems can be fun.

Sorry to other board members for this "off topic" topic!

I see a fishy quilt in your future! :)