I tied my very first quilt and like to tie them once in a while. The tieing method is so wonderful. I utilize the back fabric every chance it's large enough to and fits the quilt. They are all beautiful quilts that no one has ever mentioned not being perfect due to wrapped binding. I do not consider myself to have taken a shortcut in any way by binding that way. I agree, people who make you feel bad are miserable themselves. Usually by critisizing others it is a cheap way of making themselves feel better. In her defense, being a mother, her intentions are probably to help you rise to be better, the style is just wrong. Keep quiltig just as you are and be happy.