Comments on: Training Husbands–Can It Be Done?

By: Claudia

Claudia — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:49:12 +0000

Your situation has long passed. The ideas that come to mind if I had been in this situation would probably not pass the “blog police” test. Perhaps finding a carton big enough to put him in, triple tape all flap-joins (like the movers do), and then he will be out of the way. Maybe a nice piece of quilting fabric over the top? I like Bavaria’s suggestion too. I suppose to keep the peace I would have resorted to, “I’ll take care of it, dear (like I always do). Go play with your computer.”

By: Ladythreads58

Ladythreads58 — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 03:55:14 +0000

Boats,RV’s and garages contain thousands of tools across the country. IF I even thought about moving a fishing rod, tool or accessory, I would get blamed for losing it. Mens toys are expensive but quilting is cheaper than alternatives. I vote to leave my sewing shop alone. Hope you have recovered well and spent a little time putting together a plan for the UFOs’ Good Luck

By: bavaria

bavaria — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 17:23:27 +0000

You need to build a sign for your door…..
Quilt room- No trespassing- Beware!
Menopausal Woman with sharp tools who is not afraid to use them!

By: Bet

Bet — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 20:00:14 +0000

If I were married to the above mentioned man, he’d be dead meat! I admire your self-control!!!!!

By: Susan Casanova

Susan Casanova — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 17:36:40 +0000

Make a small hanging quilt for your door ans word it Quilting Getaway All Trespassers will be Quilted.

By: Laura

Laura — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 13:56:04 +0000

Your guests have come and gone by now I think. Please let us know what methods you used to work this out.
I wouldn’t have walked the dogs, I would have screamed my lungs out!

By: kathy doughty

kathy doughty — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 21:14:07 +0000

I applaud your self control and ability to stomp the dogs! It is true that there are two sides to every story BUT! Quilt space is private, even sacred property where one thing out of place (even a messy place) could be a disaster later. I guess I have trained my husband to believe that by quilting my mind is always occupied, I am always happy and there is no time for me to review other areas of our life that might need focus…his wardrobe, the needed renovation, a social life…I have always said quilting keeps me from shopping as well. I took over a big room in our small house for my quilting. Yes, it is selfish, on the other hand my teenage boys know where to find me at all times and I can sit endlessly and listen to their life go by. Advice for you??? While your sewing room is packed up spend as much time with him as possible, sharing time…you know, quality time doing things you love to do together (or at least that you love to do and make him come along.) Maybe at the end he’ll appreciate that your interest gives him space. Failing that, move your sewing stuff into the living room. Good luck! kathy