I have entered large and small shows. Sometimes the judge sends a critique and sometimes not. The thing I think of is that the judges opinion is just that....her opinion. What matters to me is that I am happy with MY quilt and the work I did on it.
I have won several blue ribbons and am very proud of them but the one I am proudest of is the 'Viewers choice' ribbon I won on my log cabin quilt. I made a queen size quilt with 3 inch finished log cabin blocks and called it 'Not your Grandma's Log Cabin". It was in 30's prints. It is still one of my favorite quilts. With the 'viewers choice' other quilters just like me chose the one they like the best. It made me very proud they chose mine.