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#31
My husband can barely stay awake when I start talking about fabric, machines, etc. Which is probably for the best - I am the type that says "Do it however you want. No, not that way!". Not my best characteristic, though I'm getting better at it. : )
I would like to get my dad and little sister to start quilting. Both are very artistic and it is something they could do together. He hasn't painted since my mom passed earlier this year. Maybe a change of medium would help. I'd like to work on a pixel quilt of his favorite photo of mom. The three of us could work on different parts of the same project.
I would like to get my dad and little sister to start quilting. Both are very artistic and it is something they could do together. He hasn't painted since my mom passed earlier this year. Maybe a change of medium would help. I'd like to work on a pixel quilt of his favorite photo of mom. The three of us could work on different parts of the same project.
#32
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Oh, no! My mother gave me the best advice when she said that make sure your husband has a hobby BEFORE he retires. She said that when my father retired he followed her around like a little puppy commenting on everything she did and made her life difficult. Suddenly all of the things that she did for 50 years, she was doing wrong.
#33
I think that is fun. But if you only have one machine you definitely need a second.
On a second note, I am happy to read this post because I just had a conversation with some family members and it was obvious they think I should move on from quilting.....?? I came away sad that people I care about just don't understand me.
On a second note, I am happy to read this post because I just had a conversation with some family members and it was obvious they think I should move on from quilting.....?? I came away sad that people I care about just don't understand me.
Don't worry about those that don't understand - I know that quilting is the biggest de-stresser I have. It keeps me sane, gives me that artistic, creative outlet I have to have, and I end up with beautiful quilts to use or gift.
#34
My hubby used to sew before we met/married. He's very mechanically minded (he's a machinist by trade), and I expect when he retires, he's probably going to start investigating my longarm. He actually almost started to buy me a new Brother sewing/embroidery machine a few months ago - but I talked him out of it, because once he retires, I would be the one making the payments.
But he's got plenty to keep him occupied with the farm, so hopefully he'll spend his time on the tractors and such.
#35
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Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Nashville, TN
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This great community!
I too have been touched by the gratitude of someone on this board. A beautiful soul sent me a gift, free of charge, and sent along extra things in the box for me to use. This board is so special and I'm so happy to be a part of the group. I look forward to some day being able to "pay it forward".
#36
I always joke that quilting keeps me from murdering him, so perhaps I DON'T want my hubby to participate with me.
However... he HAS been encouraging me to go deer hunting with him, and since we're now hunting the far back acreage, I have been hunting. Before, I wouldn't go, because that meant getting up at 3:30am and driving several hours to sit in the dark and cold. Now I only have to walk about 10 minutes to sit in the dark and the cold.
#37
My DH sews so much better than I do! He is one of 7 children (the other 6 are girls) and when Mom taught the girls to sew, she taught my DH as well. He has no interest (at least now), but I have a "go to" person when I get stuck. He is also an engineer, so figuring sizes and yardage, he is great at that.
Time to take your DH shopping for his machine! Hope you get your longarm, too!
Time to take your DH shopping for his machine! Hope you get your longarm, too!
#38
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Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Nebraska, USA
Posts: 569
Are we related? I have family members who refer to my time quilting as "Mom is hiding out"! Doesn't she ever do anything else? I asked the hubs what was new on ESPN. Anything besides sports. Maybe a crafting show. He didn't think that was funny. Go figure!
#39
I think that is fun. But if you only have one machine you definitely need a second.
On a second note, I am happy to read this post because I just had a conversation with some family members and it was obvious they think I should move on from quilting.....?? I came away sad that people I care about just don't understand me.
On a second note, I am happy to read this post because I just had a conversation with some family members and it was obvious they think I should move on from quilting.....?? I came away sad that people I care about just don't understand me.
#40
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Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: SE Iowa
Posts: 1,583
My aunt was a very good seamstress. She even made wedding dresses. When I mention quilting, she says "That's the dumbest thing I've heard of, cutting pretty fabric apart just to sew it together again. It's like dumping a bucket of dirt on the floor so you can sweep it up!." I always laugh at her and tell her "to each their own."
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