maybe the lady was not passing judgement, but was more horrified due to being scared to do it that way, because maybe she tried and it did not work. (always different ways to look at things)
She should have commented, said something, anything, so you would know what the look meant.
I am new to quilting, and I don't really think there is a right way or wrong way (other than make sure right sides together LOL, made that mistake already)
I am starting to work on a crumb block, showed mother in law and she was amazed at the tiny pieces in it LOL
Looking forward to seeing your quilt