I've learned a lot from quilting shows, take what I want from them and let the rest go. They've exposed me to things I wouldn't have known about otherwise. When I was on a quilting show, I was told, if things weren't perfect, to just continue. Yes, there's a lot of practice beforehand, but there's a lot to learn, too.
Tropit, you gave me another way to think about shows, and some laughs, too. Still, the perfection I see gives me something to strive for. Thanks for the topic!