The judges that judge our quilt show do not comment on the quilts that do not win. They just assign the ribbons. I do not feel that criticism is necessary when judging. We do not even get to talk to the judges. They do not know who made the quilts and they just assign 1st, 2nd, 3rd, Best of Show, Judges Choice and Honorable Mention. Many times the criticism is a personal opinion which most people differ on.