What quilting related items have you had to sneak in the door?
09-21-2010, 06:42 PM
#161
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My DH wouldn't go to a quilt show. He has waited outside the wholesalers which is in a big tin shed. (great prices). He will admire what I make. He raved over one quilt and I've found out he does talk to others about what I do. He knows I make heaps of quilts for the kids charity I support and he gives me a very generous allowance.
His attitude is if it makes you happy just do it. He has said this to me quite often.
His attitude is if it makes you happy just do it. He has said this to me quite often.
09-22-2010, 01:00 AM
#163
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I can relate to most who have responded to this thread. My DH doesn't really know what all I have in my sewing room (nor do I know exactly what is in his woodworking shop!) but he encourages me in this hobby and even is proud to show it to others. But it's not that I hide anything and we don't spend out of the "household budget". He makes more shelves when needed, makes quilt hangers, made the lovely tool caddy that I posted a picture of a few days ago, etc.
09-22-2010, 01:18 AM
#164
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Originally Posted by ckcowl
i am finally chiming in here, have been skipping over this topic for days, it started right out distressing me, just reading the name of the post. i am sorry, very sorry for anyone who feels they have to sneak their purchases in the door...it just seems like such a negative thing. like there are big problems? you should not be spending the money? you are going to put your family in financial ruin with your quilting addiction?
it really sounds like a problem.
i guess in lots of ways i am very lucky. first off, i would never consider 'hiding' a purchase of any kind (outside of gifts hidden until the day)it just seems dishonest.
i not only tell my hubby but i show my hubby everything i buy. he has been shopping with me plenty of times he knows what things cost, and he doesn't worry about it, as long as the bills are paid i can spend my extra money how ever i want, he does. i do not 'dip' into the household budget to feed my addiction, i support my quilting habit with quilting. most of the family helps with gift certificates for gift giving occasions so i can get those things i never want to spend my money on.
but, the only time i would ever hide a quilt shop purchase would be if i was going to make something for my hubby and him seeing what i bought would clue him in. other than that i can not imagine being 'sneaky' ...does not seem like a positive action to me...and nothing good can come from it
it really sounds like a problem.
i guess in lots of ways i am very lucky. first off, i would never consider 'hiding' a purchase of any kind (outside of gifts hidden until the day)it just seems dishonest.
i not only tell my hubby but i show my hubby everything i buy. he has been shopping with me plenty of times he knows what things cost, and he doesn't worry about it, as long as the bills are paid i can spend my extra money how ever i want, he does. i do not 'dip' into the household budget to feed my addiction, i support my quilting habit with quilting. most of the family helps with gift certificates for gift giving occasions so i can get those things i never want to spend my money on.
but, the only time i would ever hide a quilt shop purchase would be if i was going to make something for my hubby and him seeing what i bought would clue him in. other than that i can not imagine being 'sneaky' ...does not seem like a positive action to me...and nothing good can come from it
09-22-2010, 12:28 PM
#167
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I got a Janome 3160 about 3 wks ago he has been in the sewing room serveral times and still hasn't noticed the extra machine could be because there are at lease nine machines in there so If he notices and ask I will tell like the military don't ask don't tell rule
09-22-2010, 02:47 PM
#169
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Location: North Oxford MA
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Originally Posted by CAJAMK
My DH has no idea how much fabric is in this house! How about you?
the beauty of separate checkbooks....
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