I love entering quilt shows. I have done so since I started quilting 14 years ago and I have always thought that the judge's critiques have helped improve my quilting immensely. Some of the local shows have a non-judged category and I think this is good for those that just wish to display their quilts. I have scribed for the judges numerous times and this is also a very good learning experience. Judges for the most part are very fair in their comments and although I might prefer a different quilt than what they choose for ribbons, I understand why they reached the decision they did.