Lets be honest here. Clueless and ignorant! I had someone tell me after looking at my newly finished Indian Orange Peel (current profile pic) that I should make more and sell them at the local churches craft shows. Over 3,000 pieces, a couple or a few hundred in fabric and all the hours spent. I too felt insulted but had to figure the person was just ignorant of what goes into making a quilt!
PS: I would not be making her a quilt............ever!