Triple hugs to you. The quilt is absolutely beautiful. Do not pay any attention to the older man. It's really hard to respect your elders when they say such thoughtless and hurtful things. YOU HAVE NOTHING TO FEEL SMALL ABOUT. I wish I had the patience to hand quilt anything. I also wish I was lucky to have a quilting machine. I usually take forever just to sew buttons back on. I am sorry that the older man was SO RUDE!!!!! My 13 year old son says for me to tell you that you have absolutely nothing to feel small about. He also says to ignore rude comments. He REALLY REALLY likes your quilt.(so does his dad and older brother.)