Rejection?! Are you kidding?! Blue ribbon or not your dad loves it and since you made it for him I'd say that's all that really matters. And the fact that you like it. Do you really care what a bunch of strangers eating cotton candy think of it? It truly is one of the most unique and beautiful quilts I've seen on this board, and with all the talent on this board, that's saying a lot. You're already a winner, blue ribbon or not.