Quilt shows inspire me, gives me ideas, and sometimes I think that something I see is actually possible for me to do. I've entered a few things in the county fair and they have all received ribbons - usually a second or third place but the judges' critique helps me to know the areas I can improve in. Most of my quilts go to friends or family and they appreciate them. I keep a few that are special to me, like the embroidered one started by my mom and finished by me, my first guild challenge that placed, the ones for my bed and the lap quilts for my husband and I, wall quilts for decor.