I thoroughly agree - and the opinions of the public. Another 'problem' that I have is the person who asks for your opinion and gets cranky when you give it. I would not give it unless asked but don't expect to have an argument, lose a 'friend' or create animosity by honestly giving it. We should not want to live in an echo chamber and only hear our own ideas or what we want to hear all the time, or we don't improve and grow.
Originally Posted by bakermom
Originally Posted by ghostrider
Originally Posted by Hinterland
I've entered a lot of quilt shows. I've never felt that it was the judge's personal taste, but that the other quilts were simply better.
Janet
YES! i often wonder why people enter a COMPETITION then get all offended if they aren't the ones that win. there usually are only so many places awarded and not everyone wins. It can be a learning exp. if the judges do comment on your work. It doesn't mean what you did isn't good, just someone else's might have been better in some way. After all, by entering you are asking for the judges opinion.