nursie76

I have bragged on my DH earlier in the post, but as I was reading the comments about the hubbys wanting you to spend time with them, it just reminded me that my DH had his solution for that too....we have matching rocker recliners in my sew room and a TV so he can "keep me company" and in my office he has his own chair and a TV there too. When I am in the dining room AKA Juki and frame room, there isn't room for him, but he doesn't complain, he even put a little TV in there so I can watch/listen to it while I am practicing (hopefully will get better at that type of quilting soon). Yep, he definitely is a keeper! Today and tomorrow our Bernina dealer is having a grand opening of their new store....he was already there today on his lunch hour checking things out, and we plan on going together first thing tomorrow. You are right, we are lucky to have supportive hubbies....I am very blessed to have him in my life for the past 34 years. Here's to 34 more! ;-)

TX GMimi

I am so sorry to learn that your hubby has COPD. Did he ever smoke? The reason I ask is because I was diagnosed with emphysema about 4 months and I tried only one cigarette during the summer of 1968. My husband was in Vietnam and I thought I needed something to keep the hands busy! Fortunately, that one made me so sick I never tried again. I've been around smokers all my life though.

I wish you and your husband the very best of your time together!

garysgal

My wonderful husband helps builds things for me for my sewing room. He did some plumbing for a friend and instead of money for payment, he got me a Handi-Quilter and then bought me a machine for it! He supports me and always tells me how wonderful my quilts look, even if he doesn't really like the colors, he knows I do, or someone does. He is positive about my hobby and doesn't mind my spending his money on quilting/sewing things. The last time he came into my sewing room, he looked around and said, "I think you need more shelves." What a keeper!

mshawii

Oh, I am so sorry he is treating you like this. He is insecure, I am sure. Have you made him a snuggle quilt, maybe with fabric of his favorite sport. Maybe this would make him like what you do,, more. Just a thought! In the mean time just smile at him and thank him for his remarks. He might think about what he said and realize how hurtful he is being.

ammorgan

My hubby is the fabric picker. :) I'll show him the quilt design I want to do, the colors I have in mind, and he'll go with me to Joann's and look at the colors and pull one out and ask me about it. Most of the time, if not all the time, I agree with his picks!

One project I was working with all blues and he put them all against each other to make sure there was enough difference in them for my quilt.

Norene B

My husband got COPD from welding. The shop where he once worked had no exhaust fans. The smoke would be so bad they had to stoop down about 2 ft. from floor and look to see if anyone was coming before they moved. His lungs are black not gray. Gray lungs are from smoking. He also smoked but dr. said his is from the welding. Thank you for caring.

davis2se

My husband doesn't fix anything - most especially my machines. And he doesn't build me shelves or help improve my sewing area at all. BUT, today (gasp) when I went out and bought a new Jamone Memory Craft 1100, and a new Evolution Baby Lock Serger (YEAH - I will pick them up on Wed next), he just smiled and said - good job on the prices you got. Gotta love that - lots!!!

Janetlmt

I saw this post and had to tell about my wonderful husband..Dale. We have been married for 31 years. He never gets mad, never cusses...is always so sweet and loving. Twenty years ago..I came home from work and said that the owner of the flower shop was closing his shop. A few days past..and Dale came home from work..and said "you are opening your own shop". In 2 weeks we were open. Our daughter got married 4 years ago..and on the way home from the wedding he said "I want you to close the shop and stay home now..you can quilt til your heart is content. So..We closed the shop. He surprised me with a new Bernina 730. We went to a quilt show in Hampton roads Virginia..when we left there..guess what..a longarm machine was the purchase of the day. He takes me on day trips to Lancaster and we go to the quilt shops. He tells me to buy anything I want. He amazes me everyday. I inherited some money when my father passed. I finally could do something for him..I had his garage..his man cave..renovated. He is so tickled with the gift..I love to see his face when he is in there..loving his space. He has been a wonderful father to our two children. He is always helping them..always guiding them and praising them with their accomplishments. I am so blessed to have this wonderful man for my best friend, the love of my life, husband and father to two great kids. Hats off to Dale!!!!

desertrose

My wonderful husband helped me lay out patterns so I wouldn't waste material, adapted my sewing cabinet to accommidate a different machine and was about to make me a large cutting area and sewing table combined when he died suddenly. Whenever the topic of DH's comes up I'm reminded of all the selfless thinks he did for me for 32 years. He been gone for over 12 years now and I miss him more than ever. Thank you all for listening...

Andie

Debi S

LOL, a content wife is a happy wife and a happy wife will make a happy husband. Be gentle and tell him you need to be a well rounded person and quilting makes you happy. Teach him to piece quilts too. Then you will share a hobby. Maybe he's waiting for an invite!