Thanks for all the answers. I have learned a lot. I have entered a few shows and my quilts get used. Of course, my quilts have never won anything...nor did I expect them to.
I was surprised that I saw no Bargello quilts at the quilt show I was just at. I have recently made several of those and really enjoyed making them. For some reason, I assumed I might see some, but that is probably because they were just on my mind. Maybe at the next quilt show...
Dina