Should I teach my husband to quilt?
02-02-2012, 03:54 PM
#121
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I think it would be great for your husband (but not for mine) He would probably 'show me up'.
He can do everything and anything. And..he has a big wood shop,and plenty of other hobbies
so I don't see that happening anyway. If I get stuck on something, jhe can always figure it out.
Everybody needs to have something they like to do.
He can do everything and anything. And..he has a big wood shop,and plenty of other hobbies
so I don't see that happening anyway. If I get stuck on something, jhe can always figure it out.
Everybody needs to have something they like to do.
02-02-2012, 07:53 PM
#125
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My husband took an interest in my cooking. He now rejects my suggestions for menus by saying, "I thought we might have..." I have happily let him take over the cooking so I can spend my time in my quilting room. I'm so happy he hasn't taken an interest in that. I'm afraid he would be underfoot.
02-02-2012, 08:33 PM
#126
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In my OWN person opinion I think it would be a great idea.
Just set "boundries" on what he can and cannot use.
Take him on a "fabric" buying trip for his own stash (small to start with).
At this point I would LOVE to have SOMEONE (anyone including my hubs)
to share my love of fabric and quilting with. But who know if that DID happen
if I would like sharing or not.
I KNOW I would NEVER NEVER NEVER let him use my NEW baby. But I would
let him use the other Brother emb/sewing machine.
Of course I say this because I KNOW my hubs would never in 100 years much
less a million years say "yes" to learning how to quilt.
Heck I can't even get my daughter (I have 3) to get interested in quilting, much
less sewing. The 2 oldest does crochet, and the youngest does latch hook (when
she is not studying at college).
Just set "boundries" on what he can and cannot use.
Take him on a "fabric" buying trip for his own stash (small to start with).
At this point I would LOVE to have SOMEONE (anyone including my hubs)
to share my love of fabric and quilting with. But who know if that DID happen
if I would like sharing or not.
I KNOW I would NEVER NEVER NEVER let him use my NEW baby. But I would
let him use the other Brother emb/sewing machine.
Of course I say this because I KNOW my hubs would never in 100 years much
less a million years say "yes" to learning how to quilt.
Heck I can't even get my daughter (I have 3) to get interested in quilting, much
less sewing. The 2 oldest does crochet, and the youngest does latch hook (when
she is not studying at college).
02-02-2012, 08:47 PM
#127
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My DH admires and appreciates my quilting but has not wanted to join in. I had hoped he would work on my guild's LA for me, as I can't. I agree with VickyS about pressuring and overpowering. Many men are great quilters, but not every DH even wants to quilt. Maybe he just wants to enjoy your company.
04-09-2012, 09:06 AM
#128
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Jeanne
I think it woul be an awesome idea to teach your husband how to quilt - just think about this, having a live in quilting buddy to sew and shop together with, bounce ideas off on, help finish your quilts, etc
I think it woul be an awesome idea to teach your husband how to quilt - just think about this, having a live in quilting buddy to sew and shop together with, bounce ideas off on, help finish your quilts, etc
04-09-2012, 09:20 AM
#129
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I would love for my husband to be sitting at the next machine over - he is always so supportive of my quilting but thinks it's a 'girl thing'. His mom was an amazing dressmaker, so he can appreciate all that goes into our craft, but I don't think he's THAT interested in becoming more involved other than as 'my biggest fan'!
04-09-2012, 10:44 AM
#130
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This is a fascinating thread!!! The answer really depends on your relationship. Some couples successfully work together in the same office and others value their personal time. As for me, I couldn't do it. The first step would be me teaching him and the next step would be him asking me to finish a project for him!
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