Originally Posted by bob1414
"Why not go out on a limb? Isn't that where the fruit is?"
I would think it depends on what one has to win or lose. If the 'gallery' is legitimate, an entry fee may not fit the current budget. If a win is the result, the quilts might become more valuable to sell. If it is not legit, an entry could cost money, and possibly the lose of the quilt(s). If anything is lost by the quilter, it would create more stress at a time that stress itself would compound.
Sometimes in life, the appealing fruit is not worth the risk. Speaking in general terms, I do not have the answer; therefore, I would not advise - just try to remind anyone that it's not a simple decision to apply to every situation.