Most of us today can afford blankets for our beds so quilting today is basically a hobby or a service to the less fortunate if we do them for charity, or a labor of love for our families and friends. Therefore this should be a fun endeavor and like people who paint dizzy pictures that may not appeal to some, it should be satisfying to the maker and enjoyed by those who receive the product of your work. If your mom doesn't appreciate your work, give it to someone who does. Enjoy every project and think about the person who will think of you every time they see it and snuggle under it. Her opinion is not the final one. She is not the quilt police. You are entitled as an artist to do whatever pleases you. So be nice to her but do your own thing. That's how you grow in the world of quilting. And come here often for encouragement and the oohs and aahs of your fellow quilters. Toss your hair back and quilt on!