Fox: I totally understand where you're coming from-not quilting for a while after your mom's comments. My sister is a professor at a major university and has exhibited her art work and sold it from galleries all over the world. (To make it worse-she's my YOUNGER sister). The first quilt I made was a two color Irish Chain. Her comment was something about "splashing some color on it- expand your vision". I do value her opinion but wow! that stopped me from doing any quilting for awhile, too.
Now I realize we're two different people with two different talents and each need to do our "own thing"
I still don't feel comfortable showing my work to too many people. Just give things to non-quilting friends.
I also think this is why I hold myself to such high, unattainable standards. I definitely (sp) need to find my inner "cozy" quilter.
Thanks everyone-sorry for the long post.