Originally Posted by SWChick
I am a newbie so I don't know quilters on the board but need some help. My DH is a disabled vet with too much time on his hands. I think he would be a great quilter because he has a great eye for detail, color and design. He has helped me cut a few times and each cut is perfect. The trouble is that he doesn't believe men quilt. He is so old school that he can't belive that a man can work with fabric and be stright. Need some help in convincing him that men make great quilters. HELP
my first exposure to men who quilt...was a huge blazing star quilt made by retired pennsylvaniadutch farmer in his 80's ..it was intricate and fabulous and the star of the show...no pun intended.
links:
http://www.flynnquilt.com/
http://www.rickytims.com/
http://www.unl.edu/mjames_quilts/
these are only a few of the many many talented 'men who quilt'. i have read articles, viewed works of men who quilt over the years since i first saw that farmers outstanding work of art. and for the most part...what seems to set these guys apart is the intricacy and high level of difficulty to thier designs and patterns. i hope that your husband can see these pages. read about these men. then do a search maybe for 'men who quilt'
such as this one that i pulled up:
http://www.zapmeta.com/?q=men%20who%20quilt
lastly...tho i tend to be a bit long winded in my posts...please...tell your husband thank you ...from all of us who have benefited over the decades from the service & sacrifices of all the men & women of our armed services