Well I am so sorry they made you feel that way. I am fairly new to quilting and I have never hand pieced, don't know how, and don't really care to learn. It is to be admired for time and effort but I do not believe I have the patience or the time for it and also do not think that my quilts are of less worth. I make them for the love of the art and to give to others something personal that I can afford and know all will or should appreciate.
I want to have a guild here where I live, not for snobbery or one up manship but because I would love to celebrate the making of quilts and learn skills from those who know more;
Perhaps a group of women who are encouraging, sharing, and supportive of each other and all versions of quilting. Maybe I could start a guild and you could too! One that includes all and embraces what each individual brings to the table regardless of the type. I would do it but I don't know what it takes to make a guild and how could I head a guild when I know so little about it and am still learning myself? I am sure the purpose of a guild is to share, learn, support and to be all inclusive. Maybe we can both start a whole new trend? Good luck and thank those women for showing you how you DO NOT want to be!