OK, so my long arm has to pay for itself-why doesn't his boat?
#132
Originally Posted by Dolphyngyrl
My husband says the same thing about my machine that i USE but what about his 800 dollar digital SLR camera that collects dust in the closet. Double standards they suck. He has also looked at crossbows and kayaks. I told him no they will just sit in the garage
#133
Originally Posted by Scissor Queen
My hubby said something once about burning all the books I have and don't need etc. I told him we'd start the fire with those baseball cards he has. He's never said another word.
Fair is fair.
Fair is fair.
#134
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I heard ONCE: "and just HOW MANY sewing machines does a woman need in a lifetime?" To which my answer was: "Just HOW MANY power saws does a man need at one time?" Subject was closed. Funny how we always see what the other is doing but tend to forget about our own foibles. Enjoy your LA.
#135
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Originally Posted by PaperPrincess
I got my long arm by looking at the corvette in the garage. We can't drive it often because: it's raining. It's going to rain. it might rain. it rained last week etc.
I told him that even if I quilted 5 quilts a year it would get used more that that car, and I wouldn't be paying for collision insurance to boot!
I told him that even if I quilted 5 quilts a year it would get used more that that car, and I wouldn't be paying for collision insurance to boot!
#136
Originally Posted by Annette Searcy
One year my husband bought me a boat and motor for mother's day (I DO NOT fish.) I bought him a sewing machine for father's day. He didn't like it.
I'm lucky, my hubby fully supports what I do. I bought my pre-loved mid-arm & frame with money that came from having to sell my truck in my divorce (*pout* I still miss that truck), but I waffled on it for almost a week before honey said 'just buy it, you want it, you'll use it, just get it!'
I work from home as a part time contract bookkeeper, and I also have an online shop to sell my quilts (My own attempt at justification to myself over the cost of quilting). Neither one brings in much money. I get down on myself because my quilts aren't selling, every show I've done has been a bust, etc etc. I spent a week prepping a bunch of baby quilts for a show, and noone even looked. Hubby reminded me that everyone's being tighter with their dollar, and said instead of trying to figure out what quilts people want, just make the quilts *I* want. When they sell, they sell, and until then, just enjoy creating.
So, there you go: if you want to sell, sell. If you don't, just enjoy the process! I mean, why have such a time-consuming hobby if you don't enjoy it??
#137
When I wanted to pay $1400 for a used Bernina, my DH said that is an awfully lot of money ! But when we paid double that for a lawnmower that is only used once a week for 5 months and wears out after 10 years (if we are that lucky), that was okay. I think this is a man's point of view. I have told this story to many women and they all had their own story to tell.
#138
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As I was buying a new ruler for a project, my DH remarked "why do you need a new ruler, an inch is an inch?" To which I replied, "why do you have 40 different screw drivers to screw a screw, a screw is a screw?" To which the saleslady laughed out loud. I don't make comments about his Miata which only gets driven on nice cool days (we live in ETexas!)
I must be fair, however, he usually just lets me get whatever I want and doesn't make me justify it. I wonder if it is because he doesn't dare? I have worked since I was 17, through pregnancies, child raising, moving household(for his job), illness and everything else. Just did it. Now I am retired and while he sits and reads, I quilt. If I cook, he eats, if not, he scavenges. If I clean, he doesn't notice and if I don't ditto. So we are okay. Just don't let your DH's comments get you. Get what you need and quilt on!
I must be fair, however, he usually just lets me get whatever I want and doesn't make me justify it. I wonder if it is because he doesn't dare? I have worked since I was 17, through pregnancies, child raising, moving household(for his job), illness and everything else. Just did it. Now I am retired and while he sits and reads, I quilt. If I cook, he eats, if not, he scavenges. If I clean, he doesn't notice and if I don't ditto. So we are okay. Just don't let your DH's comments get you. Get what you need and quilt on!
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