I have entered some of my sewing of garments and displays for organizations, but I never had the nerve to enter one of my babies. They are to close to my heart but I sure love that you did it!
Our local guilds supply two judges along with the local extension agent. They are supposed to stick to the criteria that's listed in the book for the county fair, but I'm not sure they do that. I don't question their ability to judge, just the ability to be unbiased for a particular color, block, etc. If there is a participant from their own guild they are not allowed to judge it, so that gives a better outlook to me.
I can't wait to see your quilt, they are so much fun to look at and always an inspiration to me. Thank you for sharing and maybe next year I won't have given away everything I've done and I'll be able to enter one....
Happy Quilting,
Sharon