Local Quilt Shows
#11
I think ribbons should be awarded for good work, not because they happen to have 3 ribbons to hang on quilts.
Personally, I like the point system better because it gives you better feedback on what was right and wrong about a quilt, but even then, it comes down to the judge's opinion.
I think all shows would be doing entrants a favor if they published the judging guidelines, if any. Sometimes it's hard to understand what the judge was thinking, but usually there is a reason why they rewarded one quilt and not another.
Personally, I like the point system better because it gives you better feedback on what was right and wrong about a quilt, but even then, it comes down to the judge's opinion.
I think all shows would be doing entrants a favor if they published the judging guidelines, if any. Sometimes it's hard to understand what the judge was thinking, but usually there is a reason why they rewarded one quilt and not another.
#12
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how many judges were there? there should never be only one judge. that would be entirely too prejudicial. three judges, with an agreement of two out of three is much fairer and more common. how was this judged? were the "rules" posted beforehand? or were they made up on the spot?
#15
When entering a piece in a quilt show, you must consider your personal reasons for having your work on public display. 1. Do you want to show off your skills? 2. Do you want feed back for making decisions as to where to take your skills next? 3. Are you trying to establish a name to sell your work? 4. Just to make your family & friends excited to see the work? 5. Just want prize money or ribbon? If the exhibiting organization does not have established guidelines - be happy with the success of seeing your work out in the open and remember any judge is just one opinion. Moosegirl
#16
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Originally Posted by Scissor Queen
I got a really strange complaint on one of my wall hangings from a judge at the county fair. She complained that you could see thru the fabric on the chimney of an oil lamp. Duh, it's supposed to be glass. I *wanted* the viewer to be able to see the background thru that fabric!!
#17
Originally Posted by dsb38327
Originally Posted by Scissor Queen
I got a really strange complaint on one of my wall hangings from a judge at the county fair. She complained that you could see thru the fabric on the chimney of an oil lamp. Duh, it's supposed to be glass. I *wanted* the viewer to be able to see the background thru that fabric!!
For the most part quilt judging can be pretty "to the judges taste" at local shows and county fairs. I saw a quilt not even get a ribbon at a local quilt show and then get Grand Champion at the state fair.
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