I just want you to know, Jazz, that I believe you to be a quilting buddy of mine. I don't care if you quilt the tops or not, that is your business. I know many quilters who enjoy the piecing, designing or applique and not the quilting or binding.
You are displaying your work. You are proud of them, as you should be.
Hold your head high, and repeat after me. "Hi, my name is (Jazz) and I am a quilter."
I am sorry to say that the "quilt police" show their ugly sides everywhere. I find that the best way for me to deal with them is to ignore them. They do NOT control your artistic abilities, and you should not give them that power to do so.
Thank you for sharing, sister quilter. we are all here for you. :)