Chris,
As a man living living in the Quilt world of women my self it has to be said you will find there are women that will be your best friend and there are others that will never be in your circle, you must realize that is a broblem of there own not your.
What i have found is the more sucess i have in the quilt world the more they come around.
my first book will be coming out in july i have there attention finally, now i hope to change minds.
Even though you feel alone be sure of yourself your skill and press forward and leave then in your dust.
There lose not yours.
All my best to your my friend just be the best you you can be. Brian