NOW you are no longer a beginning quilter, but an experienced quilter! You can rejoice in your craft, in having figured out the balance in technique and enjoyment, in having made your peace with what you do, and can move on to teaching (as you've done here) and comfortably sharing your projects - free from concern about critical opinions of others and just rest on the pure joy of it! Many never get to this place. Go you!
Jan in VA