I was pleased this year to see in our local quilt show prize book that it said that all quilts must be pieced and quilted by the competitor!
It also stated that quilts will be judged on "Uniqueness and creativity", so at least people know what they are up against. The quilts are not going to be judged by normal "quilt show" rules, obviously.
I enter my quilts because I enjoy seeing them hanging and I want to support the local fair as there are fewer and fewer entries each year. I don't expect to win and it's a bonus and makes me smile if I get a ribbon.
Watson