I think my DH wants to quilt with me!
#31
That is great, every once in a while DH sits down next to me and asks me all sorts of questions. He has learned how to thread the machine and embroider, which he finds fustrating he wants 6 to 8 colors threaded at once and let the machine go. :shock: That machine is $10,000 but I heard him the other day saying were going to get one. :shock: But anyhow I have a feeling soon enough he'll be pulling out my first machine and joining me in no time. You just have to love it. I think the more we do together the closer a couple is.
#32
Originally Posted by Eddie
Hi Sandy,
I think it's GREAT that your husband wants to share the hobby with you! My wife and I share the sewing one and I really enjoy the times that we're both in the room working on projects. We can bump into each other sometimes ("Hey, you moved my stuff!" :) ) , but we do fine. It's also fun to be able to go places together with a shared interest in mind, like a few months ago we went on an overnight trip to Mountain View, AR to visit the local quilting stores there and enjoy the town. It was a lot of fun.
And I don't think I have used anything from the garage on my quilts, YET! :shock: But I guess there's always a first time. :D
I think it's GREAT that your husband wants to share the hobby with you! My wife and I share the sewing one and I really enjoy the times that we're both in the room working on projects. We can bump into each other sometimes ("Hey, you moved my stuff!" :) ) , but we do fine. It's also fun to be able to go places together with a shared interest in mind, like a few months ago we went on an overnight trip to Mountain View, AR to visit the local quilting stores there and enjoy the town. It was a lot of fun.
And I don't think I have used anything from the garage on my quilts, YET! :shock: But I guess there's always a first time. :D
I hope the house we're moving to has a large enough second floor (it's basically all one room) for both of us to set up sewing areas. Paul really seems to be enthused.
We're overdue for a vacation; I'd love if we could go to Paducah, KY, not during the convention, but just to visit the quilt museum and quilting stores and enjoy the town. I think the annual convention would be a bit too much for Paul. We're in Ohio, so it's not too far away. I just checked and it's about 500 miles, so about a day's drive to get there with stops. Sounds doable and it would be a nice trip. Of course, we'd have to take lots of extra $$$ to buy fabric at Hancocks. :wink:
#33
Originally Posted by mommaB
Sandy,
I'm not looking for a machine and go for fabric as though I have blinders on, so I can't say as though I remember seeing any machines at Miller's :lol: :lol: But they are so friendly, just ask and they'll tell you who does! Their prices aren't cheap, but they do have alot of sale stuff downstairs. Lucky you to have a hubby that shares your interest!!
I'm not looking for a machine and go for fabric as though I have blinders on, so I can't say as though I remember seeing any machines at Miller's :lol: :lol: But they are so friendly, just ask and they'll tell you who does! Their prices aren't cheap, but they do have alot of sale stuff downstairs. Lucky you to have a hubby that shares your interest!!
#34
Originally Posted by Loretta
My family has Amish friends who live in Charm and I haven't seen them for years. You made me lonesome to see them. Enjoy your hobby with your DH. Life is good!
#35
Originally Posted by Knot Sew
there are many gifted quilters here and yes there are many men Eddie, Khan is another , Henry, Zeke, and the star man board name isewman...his are perfect..A lot of ladies have husbands who pull up a chair and hand quilt....Steve was a engineer he did great Hawaian quilts :D look way back at pictures there have been a lot look them up and bookmark our greats so you can show him
#36
Originally Posted by Tallulah
My brother (who can do anything, fiqure out anything,and knows a little about most everything) decided to make a quilt, just so he could see what it is all about. It was a complicated pattern and king size and it was beautiful. My sister-in-law, who is a fabulous quilter, put it in their quilt show and it received so many compliments. He hasn't made another yet, but he is handy to have around when she needs to figure something out or to fix the Featherweights, if they need an adjustment. She just bought a long arm machine and he took the classes, too. He is quite the guy.
#37
Originally Posted by Lostn51
Oh boy looks like I have done it now!!!! :lol: I am glad that he can get some ideas from my shop and if he needs help in figuring out the logistics or anything just let me know.
I went out and picked up a few more machines the newest being a 1890 New Home head and cabinet. Of course I will have to go through the whole machine, because its decals are all worn off there is no collector value anymore. But I will be able to repaint and re decal it myself and use it for my shop.
From what I am hearing he is starting to get the bug so get ready for a wave of machines to start following him home. And the next thing is he will want to use them so quilting is next. :mrgreen:
Billy
I went out and picked up a few more machines the newest being a 1890 New Home head and cabinet. Of course I will have to go through the whole machine, because its decals are all worn off there is no collector value anymore. But I will be able to repaint and re decal it myself and use it for my shop.
From what I am hearing he is starting to get the bug so get ready for a wave of machines to start following him home. And the next thing is he will want to use them so quilting is next. :mrgreen:
Billy
I couldn't think of your name when I posted about you. Duh, I'll remember it now; my brother's name is Bill.
Yes, he is definitely getting the bug. He hasn't been hauling Amish for a bit; I hope he gets back to doing that because he'll be more apt to run across good deals on treadles or other vintage machines.
I haven't had the chance to show him your recent posts about cleaning the old treadle someone bought (can't remember who without looking). I did tell him you said not to use WD-40; you should have seen the guilty look on his face! Hmmm...maybe I'd better show him that post soon. :lol:
He really liked the way you built in the treadle so as to have a nice area to lay out a quilt. He was very impressed with your studio. Now if he can figure out how to get ALL the grease out of his hands when he goes from the garage to the sewing room without leaving little black spots on everything... :(
Sandy
#38
Originally Posted by richbrote
Every man should learn to quilt. I have quilted for over 5 yrs now and enjoy every minute of it. I have attached 3 pics of my latest creation. I do the piecing and assembly, then take it to my quilterman and he sandwiches it and does a beautiful job with his set and walk away computerized quilting machine. Quilting is a wonderful way to revieve stress, and a fantastic way to communicate(talk) with your spouse.
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