I am so sorry, I know firsthand how much it hurts. And to have your father say it of all people! I have come to realize that those who do not participate in making handcrafted items really don't appreciate the hard work, the hours spent, the cost of materials, and love that goes into them. It's so easy to walk into a store and buy something off a shelf and not think about how and where it was made that handcrafted items go right over their heads! The quilt is beautiful, very patriotic and I can say I'd be proud to hang it on my wall.
You picked a great place to vent--we can all feel your pain!