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I have no clue as to exactly what the judges are referencing.... But I think your quilt is just beautiful. I really love all of it , the colors, inculding the color placement, and the pattern. Your workmanship appears to be spot on !
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Great quilt. I can see this as a way of using my stash. What is the pattern name Please!!!
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Wow! That certainly looks straight. Judges must use magnifying glasses. Have you been able to speak to a judge? Having one point out the problem would certainly make it easier for you to understand. Is there a local person who has served as a judge for quilt shows who could look at you quilt?
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I think that quilt is totally AWSOME, I think we the board have out-voted the judge :D
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Originally Posted by jcrilley
(Post 5197097)
Perfect example of why not to enter quilts for judgement (Not judging). Your quilt is beautiful! I really enjoy quilting and don't need someone "picking lint" about my methods - therefore do not enter into any kind of show or contest.
Please don't let this spoil your satisfaction with your quilt - it is stunning! Beautiful quilt BTW, and I don't see anything wrong with it. |
It surely looks straight to me! Congrats for having it on display.
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[QUOTE=CoCoQuilter;5196249]Does anyone know what the comment that stra
If it makes you happy, then don't worry about it. The pattern and the colors are beautiful. It's a wonderful quilt! |
Originally Posted by jcrilley
(Post 5197097)
Perfect example of why not to enter quilts for judgement (Not judging). Your quilt is beautiful! I really enjoy quilting and don't need someone "picking lint" about my methods - therefore do not enter into any kind of show or contest.
Please don't let this spoil your satisfaction with your quilt - it is stunning! Besides, half the reason the public goes to the fair is to see the quilt display. |
It appears that several have answered your question, especially the poster who had taken the NQA Judging class.
We don't know what the competition was in the show where you entered the quilt and the photograph is certainly not the best way to see what the comment referred tol. But the answer was in several of the posts. It is difficult judging to start with and sometime just a small thing like "straight lines" is the difference from one quilt getting the ribbon over another - or even mitred corners. But one final comment. After reading all the comments I tend to resent it when a judge is referred to as an "eliete snob". |
Originally Posted by twinkie
(Post 5199203)
Maybe the show should be more careful in how they hang the quilt. I think it is beautiful. Sounds like the judges were elitist snobs. I have been involved in several shows and I have never heard of a judge giving negative comments.
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Originally Posted by Holice
(Post 5199843)
After reading all the comments I tend to resent it when a judge is referred to as an "eliete snob".
I've had my quilts judged in lots of shows. I always felt that even the "negative" comments were "positive" in that they showed me where I can improve. I never once felt that the judge made the comment to be mean, vindictive, picky, elitist or spiteful. In fact, the comments are usually kinder than the ones I make to myself about my work. Janet |
I am not going to address what the judge said. I am going to tell you that each block you made was very advanced and each one is absolutely beautiful. I wish I could make complicated blocks like that turn out so nicely. I think your quilt is such a beauty overall. I bet everyone looking at it really saw how much work you put into it. It's just perfect!
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If something is going to be entered into a 'judged showing' - it seems reasonable to expect that it will be 'judged/evaluated/looked at very carefully'
The original poster just didn't seem to know - exactly - what the judges 'wanted/found lacking/needed improvement' in her quilt. How many posts have said that 'no one makes a perfect quilt????? So why should someone get bent out of shape if a judge notices an area that could be improved or changed? I find it helpful to know where/what judges particularly notice - - - - |
Wow, I love your quilt. I see nothing wrong with it. It is very pretty. Every judge has different ideas about stuff. I used to paint and people would ask who the judge was, so they could paint to her specs. ha. they knew what she did or didn't like.
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I didn't notice the slight 'bow' until Holice pointed it out. Now you know what the judge meant, and can figure out what made it bow and what to do to correct it in your next quilt. Of course, we all think your quilt is absolutely stunning.
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Your quilt is beautiful and I love the colors.
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The quilt looks very pretty and very well done. If you cannot find the error as an artist, maybe just maybe this judge is out of line here. I know people who really don't ever like to admit a mistake, but that does not seem like you. You are asking everyone to point out the problem. Maybe no problem exist.
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I was in the judging of quilts for our guild's quilt show, and I heard that comment from the judge many, many times. In general she was talking about how straight the seams are....especially on long straight seams. She was being very critical of those..."Straight seams need to be straight". So, wherever you have long seams, be sure you maintain your 1/4", and be sure you sew straight! That's what it means.
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I want to say I think your quilt is beautiful. I have looked real hard at it and all I can see from the pic' is that if the sashing appears crooked it might be an optical illusion due to color placement around the corner stones. Unless they used a long ruler on this quilt to proof it they are being way to picky. This is a fabulous work of art and you have alot to be proud of.
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I don't know what the judges meant, but I think your quilt is beautiful! Iy looks straight to me.
Norma |
Originally Posted by QM
(Post 5196917)
I can't tell from the picture, although there MIGHT be a very slight wobble in the lower right hand corner. Be aware that judging is not completely objective. I, and friends of mine, have had one judge make negative comments on something praised by another judge. The extreme version of this was a friend whose quilt was disqualified from the state fari because it was deemed obscene. She entered it in our quilt show complete with the previous critique. The universal view of our show goers and our judge (blue ribbon) was that it was a darling image of her 2 sons building a sand castles. The boys were wearing knee length shorts. If you can't find the problem, don't worry about it. I have had the reverse happen a couple of times. I was persuaded to enter something in a quilt show although I did not think it good enough and I got a blue ribbon, while another, that I thought was a "sure" winner didn't even place.
Your quilt has very strong diagonal lines. While I can't see and clear errors, in person, sometimes minor variations from straight lines are more noticable. If the quilt show is very competitive, sometimes judges need to quibble over very minor details. I have seen the difference between first place and honorable mention be the sharpness of the mitered corners on the binding. My friend who got the HM didn;t speak to me for a week. Norma |
I hope no one thought I was complaining about the judges comment. I just wanted more understanding about what the judge was trying to tell me. I plan on entering more contests and want to try to improve my skill. I like to enter shows it gives me a place to have people see my work and once you get a ribbon it becomes addictive.:D
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Originally Posted by CoCoQuilter
(Post 5201556)
I hope no one thought I was complaining about the judges comment. I just wanted more understanding about what the judge was trying to tell me. I plan on entering more contests and want to try to improve my skill. I like to enter shows it gives me a place to have people see my work and once you get a ribbon it becomes addictive.:D
Janet |
Originally Posted by CoCoQuilter
(Post 5201556)
I hope no one thought I was complaining about the judges comment. I just wanted more understanding about what the judge was trying to tell me. I plan on entering more contests and want to try to improve my skill. I like to enter shows it gives me a place to have people see my work and once you get a ribbon it becomes addictive.:D
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Originally Posted by CoCoQuilter
(Post 5196868)
This is a picture of the quilt as it hung in the show. Judges comment was lattice need work on being straight and I am not sure what that means.
I think it is lovely and you should be very proud. Judi |
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