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I went to a show once where there were several 'art' quilts (there was a square one, a round one, an oval one and several others that I wasn't quite sure of what shape they would be called) and none of them won ribbons even though they were outstanding. In discussion about it later (none were mine - I don't enter shows) It was said that the judges only wanted quilts that were designed for use, like baby quilts, bed size quilts, and throw size for judging in those categories. They hung the 'art' quilts, but didn't even really judge them as they were a category that they didn't want. The judges considered them wall quilts. Apparently they weren't even supposed to be accepted for the show to begin with and were basically disqualified.
Your quilt is fantastic. Great work and skill! But, perhaps the above is maybe another reason they didn't consider it a 'quilt'.
okay I am so glad you posted - this is exactly what I thought people were trying to tell me. Which is why I made my post! I really didn’t care about winnings ribbon , it was finding out I was left in the show as an “exception” when I followed their written rules
was so confused because, why have that attitude if you’re going to have an art category? If that category hadn’t been listed, I wouldn’t have entered at all obviously. So I posted to find out if this is the norm or if I should bother to enter other shows with my style .
I was so excited to be in the show it just really hurt to hear I “didn’t count” or something. Thank you so much. I will have to talk to people who have personal experience with any show I think about entering in the future. I was so shocked that this attitude would be present , like I said I have zero experience with the culture