Oh! What Did I Do?
#41
Super Member
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: The Colony, TX
Posts: 3,364
Just go for it - you won't be sorry. I have never had a quilt in a show, and am hoping to do that this year (just local QS). I am really thinking that there wouldn't be any harsh jusdgments, just suggestions on how you can maybe improve.
#43
I love looking at the quilts, I admire them all. Some I like better than others, but heck that is my taste. I am always amazed at the ones the judges give the blue ribbons too, they are usually not my favorites. I guess they are looking at something I am not. So, that said, even though I won't be at that show, enter it - for people like me who want to admire it and maybe be inspired by it. I appreciate all they have done with my "expert" eye, lol.
#45
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Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Texas
Posts: 3,667
If you love your quilt no negative comment should influence you! That being said I have a quilt traveling in the Quilt Inc shows In Full Bloom Exhibit! It is a Juried Exhibit!It was really hard to send that quilt off for a year. I love it and could not imagine it being lost or damaged. But I did it. I was so proud to stand by my quilt in Houston. Be proud to stand next to your quilt. Answer questions and be a Queen for a day. If someone does not like it, Let them eat cake! Enjoy the process. I have 3 more quilts going into my guild show and yes they will be judged. Luann
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#46
Awwwww......my vote ......if there is a chance you will feel bad pull the quilt from the show. Some people love to show quilts...I am not one of them, because of same reasons you are apprehensive. If you do enter let it roll off your back you did not make the quilt to compete. I can tell one thing....many people will enjoy looking at it!
#47
If a judge gives a "negative" comment, it isn't because he/she does not like your quilt. Judges just have specific things they have to look for. If a quilt doesn't meet that specific criteria, that does not decrease the beauty or value of the quilt. And remember, there will be tons of people at the show who will ooooh and aaaah over your quilt. I have been to many shows in which my favorites didn't win any ribbons, but I loved looking at them anyway.
I entered three quilts in our local guild show last year. None of them had been made with the intent to show them, but I actually WANTED the judges comments so I could see where I could improve. I am entering one quilt this year that I made with the intent to enter it. It may still not win, but that's okay because I will get more judges comments. Also, it really is exciting to see YOUR very own quilt hanging in the show. Oh, and of the three I entered last year...I received a community appreciation award on one, so I know someone liked it even if it wasn't perfect!
I entered three quilts in our local guild show last year. None of them had been made with the intent to show them, but I actually WANTED the judges comments so I could see where I could improve. I am entering one quilt this year that I made with the intent to enter it. It may still not win, but that's okay because I will get more judges comments. Also, it really is exciting to see YOUR very own quilt hanging in the show. Oh, and of the three I entered last year...I received a community appreciation award on one, so I know someone liked it even if it wasn't perfect!
#48
#49
I have only entered quilts in non judged shows. I think it is fun to lurk around my entry and listen to comments! If I hear any criticism, I think about it, and try to see if it would benefit me/my quilt. If not, I shrug it off.
#50
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Join Date: Mar 2009
Posts: 15,639
It sounds like you are proud of your quilt. Why not share it? Will any comments about your quilt make you like it any less and will you lose any sense of accomplishment if someone critiques your work? Chin up, my dear and stand by your quilt!
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