You are creating a beautiful quilt with beautiful quilting. A work of art and hours of love. I am sorry that someone upset you so much that you felt you had to leave. If you are like me, I would have had an answer although it would have taken me at least 24 hours to come up with one.
On the other side, try to let it go by thinking that the "older man" was having sad memories of the past.
I am sending lots of HUGS to you and wishes for a better today and tomorrows.
Good thoughts
Connie