When I lived in Hawaii, I used to go to the Bishop Museum to quilt twice a week. One day a big Hawaiian man came in and asked if some one would teach him to quilt,. His Doctor said he needed something to do to distress from his stressful job, so he took up Hawaiian quilting. This man had big paws for hands but he did the most beautiful appliqué and quilting. He took it to work and on his break he appliquéd and quilted. He got teased but after awhile the guys got interested and would ask to see how he was doing. They quit teasing him and admired his talent. So go for it and be proud!
Jan