Good Morning,
First off I love both the top and third quilts. They are both my colors.
As far as quilting for practally nothing, these ladies should know how long it takes to make their quilts. Ask them "Would they make them for someone for the price they can buy one at discount store"?
If they get snotty you do not want their business anyway. They would only critize.
Don't let it bother you. There is always a learning curve take your time practice with your and your friends quilts for now. Maybe down the road when you feel more confident. It sounds like you try for perfection. That is wonderful. I always try for that as well.
I have an embroidery machine people see them demonstrated and when ask for a complicated design they say well you on'y push a button and it does it all for you! NOT true. I just don't worry about it and politely tell them I am not interested but I know a couple professional embroidery stores that they can try.
Dawn NY