Wow. I hadn't even thought that much about judging quilts. I don't check blogs unless for a particular reason, though I do check websites if I want to know more4e about a designer/teacher.
I do absolutely know what you mean by those whose quilts are nationally/internationally known. ands ... that is a difficult subject. This how these quilters make their living. I think professional quilters, those who do commision work, etc maybe should have their own category, but have no idea how that would happen.
Then from there do we consider those who do the LA or whatever work as professional after they win so many shows for their work? Again, that is how they make their living.
Thanks PatriceJ for your input too.
This is a very interesting topic and would make a great roundtable type discussion program for a guild, maybe more so for those statewide associations with multiple guilds. Would be interesting to see all the vaariances of though and possible guidelines for categories and entry requirements.
Thanks for this discussion Jacquie.
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