We've all learned to be patient with our loving husbands. You said it yourself "My huband just doesn't understand"
Sit him down in quiet place with no TV or other distractions and explain to him:
"Darling, I'm a quilter. I make beautiful works of art from small pieces of fabric that I cut and then re-sew into marvelous designs you've seen around the house.
I am not a seamstress. I do not patch jeans, darn socks, or articles of clothing.
We are both talented in our own way, but for the sake of our happy home, it would behoove you to not confuse the two in the future.
Let's go out tomorrow and buy you some new jeans, you deserve a shopping trip.