You know what is most important for me is the fun and creativity I get when I quilt. While it is nice to have others think what I do is good for my ego, the quilts I give to friends and relatives that use the snot out of them are my best compliments. I am not a heirloom seamstress or quilter. I like that the quilt gets used. My dGm made lots of quilts on her treadle machine. she pieced and quilted on her treadle machine back in the 30's. They are my prized possessions.
The person who has to catergorize the quilter as in a lesser group than those who do "such and such" are the persons to be pittied. Their lives must not be full to any extent, and are likely not very happy. Sorry for them.