I had a similar reaction to the Quilt Festival. I'm a new quilter if you can even call me that. I loved seeing the artistry but I was so intimidated at first I didn't think I'd attempt another quilt, but by gosh I'm going to! I've always been a move forward person rather than standing still and I'll never get any better if I don't practice.
Hang in there and do whatever it is that makes you happy.