Originally Posted by
craftiladi
Yes I have been nagged by some people and if I don't care for that person or think they are worthy of my time & hard work that's required for quilt making then I politely say "you know I am self taught, I bet you could teach yourself if you wanted"
I like this answer, and you could add that there are wonderful resources on the Internet for learning everything you need to know. Send her some links. Include some for places to buy fabrics and patterns. If she follows up on that she will soon get the picture. Emphasize the positive advantages: that she can make something that exactly suits her decor.