When my DH was still around, he would grouse about how much fabric I had but still do all the handyman stuff for me. I always had handwork to do in the evening to keep him company while watching TV.

Since he passed away, two of my four sons live five minutes away from me and thanks to their dad's example, are always willing to fix, move, build or help. But I don't have to keep them company watching TV. I am blessed.

Hi, Yes I think quilter husbands are great people! One time when we were on a trip I wanted to go to a quilt store, I saw in the Travlers Companions Quilters book ( never travel without it). Well it was in Ky. near the Indiana boarder. Well it missed it and found ourselves in Indiana. So my husband suggested that we stay over night and go by and find the shop which we did. The shop, which I can't remember the name, was set up for spouses too. There was a separate area that had an over stuffed couch, a table and chairs, television, coffee and lots of newspapers, etc. It was wonderful.

I have a wonderful husband. He never minds when I'm sewing/quilting, doesn't mind if I bring home another package of fabric, is ok with my stuff all over (though he'd prefer it be put away - and I DO try!), helps with color coordination and fabric matching, placement of applique work, etc. (he really SHOULD be a quilter!). He has never built anything for me, actually gave away a cabinet I had gotten for free - was going to use it for a cutting table, but all in all - I'll keep him.

Get him involved with quilting! Small things at first, ask him to help you choose fabrics, iron or press, use a rotary cutter.

My husband is a keeper. He carpeted our basement, gave up his pool table so I could use it for a cutting table. He will come down and watch me sew. Then has a work shop so that keeps him busy when he wants something to do.

When this happens I offer to go with him to the home improvement store & see what's new, etc. I get to pick up things not only for the house but have picked up some quilting tools too (on his dime !) My husband's in construction so not much gets done to help our house out- just like the shoemakers kids going without shoes (as my mom always said)
(quote )What do you ladies do (or gentleman do) when your spouse wants your attention and has nothing to do with themself? Mine does not have a hobby at all and wants my attention and that keeps me from quilting when I want to. I try to plan days just for us to do things together but he still wants my attention constantly.[/quote]

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Oh my, I feel so sorry for you. I surely do applaud your positive attitude, just don't let it stop you from doing what you love to do.

I'd like to hear more about the QBot & frame.Never heard of it.



He just let me get the Qbot and Inspira frame so I can finish the tops I have stacking up.

Today is my fiftieth. My husband runs, golfs, reads, and does a great deal around the house. When he wants to chat he gets my attention.
He's why I am able to quilt. He's why I am.

My husband, too, is a real gem!!! He informs me when there are sales at fabric stores, yard sales, ett., he has made me a thread holder which holds 96 spools of thread for the wall, a revolving rotary mat, a sandboard, a block to put my seam ripper in so that when I assembly-line sew, I can cut them quickly, and a beautiful design board. He also made shelves in my sewing room to accommodate my fabric bolts. I had found a large cutting table from Walmart and he cleaned it up, glued on new measuring rulers. He put up a TV Stand in my room, too. Next venture is the large ironing table to fit my ironing board. He has no hobbies, either, and wants me to spend more time with him. I just keep thinking up things for him to make for my sewing room! I consider that his hobby!