i also have been quilting for 6 yrs i have been snubbed myself people look at me like im a freak i have a pierced nose and several tats but you know what i am a freak and i let my freak fly every day of the week i am an educated woman and let them judge the book by its cover at this point i would not let any body open my book to read you sound like a strong woman who is our future stand strong and proud best to you always oh by the way im 60 yrs old and i love being the freak of the week