I have entered quilts into our local show, the fair and even a certified judged show. I also do long arm custom quilting--and love it so sometimes there is heavy quilting! that said, I sure don't always win, or win anything! I enter shows because I like to be part of the process; like for my finished work to be recognized (even if not a winner) and actually like the comments some judges give you so you can improve. That being said, I have to say that the quilter that was our local fair judge for several years made no bones about "hating modern quilting"--which I love! So of course no ribbons with her! But quilting is for me a way to be creative--regardless of the type of quilts one makes or the amount of quilting, or colors chosen, etc.