Girl --- you keep your chin up.... it is NOT a cop out. There are tons of folks out there ready and primed to provide negative criticism. Phewy on them.
A couple of years ago, one of my neighbor's told me that "machine quilting destroys the value of a quilt". I quickly responded.... "No it doesn't. Have you seen some of the machine quilting out there?" ;-)
btw..... The one quilt that she told me about is wrapped up in a box and meant to be an "heirloom" for her grandchildren.... NOT TO BE USED. ha ha ha.
I want my quilts to be loved and used!!!!
You keep on keepin' on and don't let anyone tell you "your way" is a cop out.