Enter them to be judged. Six years ago I put two quilts in a quilt show, in the unjudged category. As I walked around during the show, I realized my quilts were as good as most of those being judged. Plus my quilts had their feelings hurt that I didn't think they were good enough to be judged....when the truth is I don't have a competitive bone in my body. But my sister is in charge of the Quilt Show, so I was being supportive.
Our quilt show is every two years. Four years ago I entered 5 quilts (we had advertised 100 quilts and my sister asked me to enter all I could so we could make that number.) I won 3 ribbons, a first, second and third. Two years ago I entered 7 quilts, same reasons. I won 5 ribbons. Two first, two second, and one third.
So, ya just never know. I only plan to enter 3 next time. Of course, that could change if my sister needs me to enter more.
Dina