I enter shows all the time. Not big shows but all nearby shows. I never felt fear or anxiety about it. It's fun to see my quilts hung for display. They are not perfect but that doesn't bother me. I won Viewer's Choice at one of the bigger local shows with a quilt that had wavy borders and uneven binding. The voters just loved my colors and pattern. My quilts are not the be all end all. They can be touched, handled, folded, and even touch the floor. Lose your anxiety and give happy surprises a chance.