There are people in this world that have to make others feel small by criticizing. I'm sorry that it's your mother in your world. My Mom was like that. Now she has Alzhiemers. Is in a nursing home. And her personality is completely different and she LIKES ME! She's always glad to see me, and when I take my quilts to show her what I've done she always calls the other residents to see what I've made. God rewards patience. Don't let it burst your bubble. Just keep up doing what makes you happy.