ckcowl

if he's interested- and you are not (threatened) of course you should!
all of the 'guys' in my world are quilters (and a couple of them sure challenge me!)
my nephew & 2 sons have been quilting for 6+ years they are adventurous- fearless- and GREAT with color! i read so many people's comments about not being able to choose colors/prints on their own for a quilt- you simply need to get a guy involved-
so many times i have spent a couple hours trying to choose colors for a french braid or lonestar and they just ... are not right....
one of the boys would walk in- i would show them the picture of what i wanted to do-and show them what i had out---9 times out of 10 they would gather my whole stack- and disappear to the fabric shelves---come back with a whole new stack- say there you go- and leave again- (i am so proud of my newest french braid quilt because i did it with no help from any of them) guess i'm finally learning
i (personally) am never threatened-or upset when any of them help themselves to my stash- if it is on the shelves it is 'free-game' if i am working on something i have everything pulled out already- they are always welcome to visit & shop my shelves-
the only rule is no wasting- if they take it i expect them to use it- not cut it up then walk away without using it- because of this 'rule' they have learned to make one block and decide if it's something they want to make a whole quilt of before choosing/cutting for a whole quilt-
i figure if they use up something i have reason to visit the quilt shop
it's a win-win
anyone in my world who shows interest i work hard at getting involved and am always willing to share- make time for

jcrow

I should teach him the things I like the least. I think I'll have him watch me make a nine patch and see if it interests him. I'll cut the strips 2 1/2 x width of fabric and make two sets and show him how easy it is. Then I'll let him decide. I would rather he learned to work with wood. Then he could make me bookcases and storage units for my quilting room.

Cacklinghen

Its a great idea--you might find something else that you need for your room!

jcrow

Now I think that is what my husband should do, wood carving. Thanks for the idea. I wonder if there are classes in my area?

lillybeck

This is a fantastic idea. He already shows a lot of interest and if nothing else maybe he could do you cutting for you. I tried to get my DH to learn and he said NO. He does not even use a computer.

jcrow

Darren, you sound like the perfect husband. I want my husband to read your reply. I have at least two of most notions so we could work side by side. My cutting mat is 24 x 72 so we could each cut at the same time. I have lots of rulers, scissors, rotary cutters, pins and even a second sewing machine. What I'd really like is if we could turn our master bedroom into our sewing room. Then we'd have all the space we needed. But I will definately have him read what you wrote. Thanks, Ilene

sahm4605

I say go for it but make sure to set boundries with stuff. like no touching your machine or stash. and you can get him his own stuff so that will help keep him from getting into your stuff.

AprilG

Oh, Girl, you go for it! I would give anything to have my hubby share my love for quilting. His hobby is an outdoor one and it is too hot in the summer and too cold and/or wet in the winter for him. So he doesn't get out a lot. He just sits around the house watching tv and putting puzzles together. I have tried everything. He does seem interested in my fabric stash and how things are put together. But he won't quilt!

If your hubby is interested, get him going! If he really gets into it, buy him his own scissors and rotary cutter. (Make them blue) You can share the rulers, cutting board, and stash. After all, if he gets into quilting, your stash will only grow! Fun and a "win/win" situation for all! Congratulations on such a great man!

AprilG

How many of us just assume that our husbands are not interested? After reading the above reply, I thought about that. Have we asked them? I know that I have not. My Sweetie encourages me, tolerates my buying any loose piece of fabric (and a lot more) that I see, and helpes me set up (and rearrange) my sewing room. Maybe if I asked, he would like to share. I think I'll ask him, when he wakes up. LOL He is not a morning person. I'll save the asking for after his second "cuppa". Wish me luck. I'd love to share my love of quilting.

Mona Marie

make him buy his own sewing machine so he does not hog yours.