I'm sorry you had this kind of treatment. I used to work at our LQS and we had male quilters come in sometimes. We treated them with the same respect that we gave our female customers. Some of the worlds best designers are men. The world is changing and becoming more gender neutral. There are women race car drivers so why not men quilters. Both men and women are serving our cuntry in the military. I think we should be able to do what we enjoy and because you enjoy quilting..good for you!