That is like asking if we would train our husbands. I've thought about this because mine too shows some interest. I don't know if I'd have the patience to teach him. I have tons with the gals in my classes, but loose it with him. Besides he is a perfectionist, working with 100'ths of an inch at work now. Though he was critical of my wobbly machine quilting till he tried the longarm himself. IF you do, be sure to let us know how it goes.

Why not? Just give him his own stuff to work with -- and a separate machine -- and bombs away!

Great idea!! My husband bought me a new sewing machine and then wanted to use it too so he started quilting! He is great at it! We each have our own styles and keep seperate basic tool kits so that we are not frustrated at haaving to share. We also have different stashes again because we have different styles. Our joint hobby though makes for lovely shared time visiting different stores on drives out and he never complains when i buy new tool that he can share!! Lol

If he is interested, why not? I know a husband and wife team who work on winning quilts and many men who quilt so there should be no old - fashioned attitude to men sewing in this day and age. It is just another artistic form of expression after all.

I taught my husband to quilt several years ago, he is an on and off again quilter now because he has other hobbies too. His approach to quilting is different than mine, he likes pattern design and clean geometric lines. he especially likes to make quilts for gifts, while I love the challenge of new patterns and ideas. He has his own stash, and only occasionally barrows from mine, and only then if i offer. He quilts at night and i quilt during the day. It seems to work out for us. I enjoy discussing ideas and possibilities with him, since he now has a grasp of quilting concepts. If your husband expresses and interest why not teach him?

My husband took an interest in my cooking. He now rejects my suggestions for menus by saying, "I thought we might have..." I have happily let him take over the cooking so I can spend my time in my quilting room. I'm so happy he hasn't taken an interest in that. I'm afraid he would be underfoot.

If he shows interest in learning to quilt, by all means, teach him!!!

I had a neighbor who was a man and he quilted beautifuly. This book looks like it might be an interesting thing for your husband to read...then have him pick one block out to make. The blocks each have a story.

http://www.nancysnotions.com/product...quilts+book.do

Do it! You will both be happy

i think it is a great idea, but you both need your own space, machine, stash, tools, etc. is your sewing room big enough for 2?