I think that quilting has veered off in two different directions, and shows and competitions have not changed to reflect that. Years ago, I would go to a quilt show and all there would be would be bed quilts - things that would/could be used on a bed. They were pretty, practical and very do-able. I would leave excited to get back home and get quilting. Now, it's more of an art show. The quilters are very talented and skilled, to be sure. But it seems like the big winners are art pieces, not bed quilts, and to compare the two in a competition is apples to oranges. The quilt shows have not kept up with the divergence and given enough credit to actual bed quilts. And you're right. I've done some wall quilts with all that quilting, and they are like cardboard. Nothing I would want to snuggle under at night. And now I usually don't leave a quilt show inspired to get quilting until I visit the vendors section!
Last edited by quiltmom04; 04-22-2014 at 05:13 AM.