lol.... I had a neighbor (in upper 70's) told me just last summer that I would "ruin" my quilts by machine quilting them. I told her... No I would not.
I make my quilts for them to be used. She makes hers and DARES anyone to use them. She expects them to be placed in a safe spot for keeping. Not me!!!
You just have to laugh and go on your merry way.