Quilt shows and men
04-29-2019, 04:07 PM
#21
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All I can say is a flat out no. DH would have no interest in a quilt show. He supports my hobby, admires my projects when I show them to him, he ask questions and shows genuine interest in my projects, but that's where it stops. We have other hobbies that we do together as a couple, but going to a quilt show together would not be one of them. And just to add, DH does not go on vacation with me either, quilting friend and neighbor and I usually vacation together, last summer it was a week on the ocean on the coast of Maine.
04-29-2019, 05:14 PM
#22
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No. I go by myself. He supports me doing whatever I want, but has no interest is going along. He goes to car shows, swap meets, and hunts. I would not want to go to any of those with him. We have found a good balance, and have plenty of things we do together.
04-29-2019, 05:20 PM
#23
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Any women who feel ( justified) in being negative toward guys need to take a step back.
The guys must have gotten tired of ruling the textile world and left it to the women when women could take it over. LOL
04-29-2019, 07:05 PM
#24
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while the DH is very supportive and encouraging, he basically let's me do my own thing and vice-versa. When we were in Paducah last summer (doing the Bourbon Trail) he asked if he needed to go to the National Quilt Museum with me and I said Yes! He was fascinated and impressed with the exhibits and really enjoyed himself. Which doesn't mean he's a quilt show convert though!
04-29-2019, 07:13 PM
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04-29-2019, 07:28 PM
#26
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I went to local quilt show near my home on Saturday and my husband accompanied me as I had entered a quilt I made for our grandson, it was his first quilt show. As we walked along I explained techniques and styles of quilting to him; pieced, appliqued, modern, quilted on DSM or longarm hand guided or computerized. He was in awe of the artistry of quilts and quilting methods, he pointed out methods and symmetry that he noticed. As one of the few men wandering the aisles it was interesting the number of women who commented to him that there was an area in the lobby with magazines where he could wait until I was finished looking at quilts and shopping. He commented to me as to why everyone assumed he wasn't enjoying himself or appreciating all the hard work of quilters. Yes there were men/husbands who chose the sitting area talking while their significant others strolled the aisles and seemed to be happy to be there.
My question is do your husband/significant other go with you to quilt shows and what has been their experience? Do they enjoy looking at the quilts or sit in an area and wait for you to finish.
My question is do your husband/significant other go with you to quilt shows and what has been their experience? Do they enjoy looking at the quilts or sit in an area and wait for you to finish.
Jim
04-29-2019, 07:38 PM
#27
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My husband went to a quilt show with me to look at longarms, and stayed to look at all the quilts with me. At one point we were looking at a really cool design, it was sort of a log cabin with circles, and the circles were made in such a way that they looked like drops of water on top of the quilt, magnifying the fabric underneath. We were standing there looking at it, and he said "That would have looked really cool if she had trapunto-d the circles." I turned to face him, jaw wide open, speechless. I had no idea he even knew what that was! I was so proud of him. I told my quilting friends and they laughed so hard....
04-29-2019, 07:43 PM
#28
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Nope, my husband is not one bit interested in quilt shows. He has, on rare occasion, wandered into a quilt shop with me, but we prefer that he stay in the car listening to music while I take my time. If he's waiting, I still feel inhibited even if he's comfortable, so I won't dilly-dally. By the same token, he doesn't expect that I'll get a bang out of going to guitar shows. I may or may not go into a music store with him. ("You've seen one, you've seen 'em all". LOL)
My dad, on the other hand, thoroughly enjoyed taking me to Hamilton to MSQC while I was on a road trip to his birthplace with him. He sat patiently in the Main Store and chatted with a man his age for probably two hours.
My dad's mom and grandfather were quite skilled with a needle (great grandpa did upholstery on buggies and then cars) but the desire skipped my dad and went straight to half of his daughters. He just really enjoys seeing us carry on a love of sewing.
My dad, on the other hand, thoroughly enjoyed taking me to Hamilton to MSQC while I was on a road trip to his birthplace with him. He sat patiently in the Main Store and chatted with a man his age for probably two hours.
My dad's mom and grandfather were quite skilled with a needle (great grandpa did upholstery on buggies and then cars) but the desire skipped my dad and went straight to half of his daughters. He just really enjoys seeing us carry on a love of sewing.
04-29-2019, 07:56 PM
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Sometimes I go with my hubby, who is an active participant, and sometimes with my girlfriends. He never sits in the men area. Still the guys that come and want to sit there are to be commended as they come and support their quilter woman.
04-29-2019, 08:21 PM
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Quilt shows are for my enjoyment, and that means I go a-l-o-n-e. Hubby would just not be fun to have there. Nor girlfriends, even ones who are other quilters. I like to get around and do what I want without having to worry about anyone else. I've always gone to Paducah alone and love it that way. If I want to chat with someone, there are friendly people everywhere who will talk with you about anything and everything.
Hubby is interested in my quilting, just not to the degree that I am. It's fine.
Hubby is interested in my quilting, just not to the degree that I am. It's fine.
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