in my opinion, quilting should be enjoyable. if doing things to a judge's standards makes quilting work and not fun, then I do not support entering a competition (this is for myself only, other people have different reasons to quilt than I do, and that is totally fine!). if entering a show is part of your growing process and you don't lose the personal reasons you quilt, then go for it! I've heard some judges are real rude and "judge"mental while others are supportive and encouraging. I hope you get the experience you are looking for. would love to see a picture of your winning quilt!