I think the people that make the snarky or insensitive comments just don't get creative people. My dad raves about all my quilting, my family fights over who gets the next quilt, the day care provider for my niece;s son ordered a bunch of things from me, then ordered more. My SIL's stepmother commissioned me to make her one, need I go on? Let the petty people rant, there are people who truly appreciate the artistry and uniqueness of a handmade quilt. I was called for jury duty once and we had to fill out a long questionnaire about ourselves. When I got called, the judge looked at my questionnaire and said "Quilter, huh? Hand or machine?" I replied "Machine, but both are good" He smiled and said "Yes they are and both take time and effort!" So, there, a real judge said quilting is good!