TanyaL, I'm not at all offended......You brought up some good questions and it was interesting to get the feedback. I feel that quilting was born out of necessity and is now considered a hobby by some and an art form by others. I feel that either way your quilt is created it is a part of, and an expression by the person who made it and it matters not how it was created.
I have learned soo very much from the members here and am totally impressed by their willingness to share their knowledge. I also think that what you experienced was not members being offended, I think it was people being passionate for a hobby/art form they love.