Originally Posted by kit'smamma

My guild has two male members, one who does mainly machine embroidery and who's wife does the quilting. He works in a LQS and sold me my current Janome 6600. The other is a devoted Grandpa who decided once to make a quilt for his granddaughter and now makes quilts for all the grandchildren. Evidently his wife isn't interested. Both gentlemen are quick to pitch in to help with quilt shows etc.

My late husband was an avid hunter and skeet shooter. He had a weakness for buying shot guns as I have for fabric so we never hassled each other about the cost of our respective hobbies. The hunting spaniels were equally beloved between us. He would have been tickled if I'd taken up his pursuits and would have been happy to have him quilt. As it was, although he never wanted to go to a quilt show he always volunteered to help set up my guild's quilt shows and hang the quilts. He would later share with me which were his favorites with some excitement.

Hang in there. I'm a retired criminal defense lawyer so I took some gaff from the older judges and I just let it roll off.

Originally Posted by eaglebeak1960

Hi guys, yes I am a male quilter, have any of you ever had this problem?? being a guy quilter in a woman dominated area has its draw backs. they kinda freaked out on me when I asked for help. I am a retired happily married man who just happens to love to quilt. SIGH then WHY do I get the feeling that when I go into a quilt shop unless I spend money there I am not wanted??? I asked for help (on a one on one basis) they could not be bothered to help I have been doing basic quilting for a number of years untill recently. Now I want to Improve my skills,

I even offered to have my wife sit in on the sessions. nope not intrested not for any price. SIGH I just want to quilt.

SOOOOOOOOO I am putting out a call here for any male quilters in my area that have advanced skill levels for help!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

No No No I am not putting women down.


Yours in Quilting
Chris

Originally Posted by Jo Belmont

I haven't read all the prior pages and hope this isn't a repeat. I happened to find a thread here about a month ago at the following link. It contained info on a then upcoming event, but it had a number of links in it that might lead to something just for you special guys.

http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-77090-1.htm'

BTW I love seeing the take you fellows have, especially on the "traditionals" where so often you take an entirely different and quite refreshing approach. Your minds work differently than ours and we need your input to keep us freshened up on our ideas. Hang in there 'cause we love having you.