I like to make the same kind of quilts for the same reason as you. Bright, happy, imperfect drag-everywhere quilts for kids I never meet. I get such joy imagining their reaction and curling up with it or wrapping their doll in a little one. I have no aspirations of entering a show and that doesn't make me feel "less than" at all. But I love to gawk at quilts that are ribbon winner or show quilts. I appreciate the craftsmanship and sheer artistry. But in my sewing room it's all about making gift quilts.