Those of us that have a needle arts wife are used to being part of the adventure. We become “enablers.” While we might have an iPod or book in our pocket or vest, we also have the Quilters Guide to locate the next shop, the list of Bernina Feet she already has, the ability to find the various new tools that seem to pop up with little fanfare and the gift of small talk.
I find that the women that are in this shop will be terribly helpful to me with advice of area restaurants and sights. They get very jealous that they don’t have an Enabler to carry packages and provide encouragement.
I love my enabler! He recently stood by and watched as I brought home my fifth machine, an old Singer like I learned to sew on. I have three Berninas, all older ones, plus my father in law’s Gramma’s treadle. All good working machines!