Entering a judged quilt show
 

I just entered a quilt into the KC REgional Quilt Show to be mid-June in Overland Park KS. While I'd be thrilled to win a ribbon (or cash prize) I'm not expecting that at all--I just want to "up my game" and want a professional judge's input on what I need to improve. I know many don't like to hear feed back on their quilts, especially helpful criticism. Am I unique on this? If I am does it just mean that I'm not realistic about my quilting abilities (like I said, doubt I'll win anything)?

BTW--the KCRQF judged portion closes in March and right now there are few entries (who knows! maybe I will win something!) as many quilters are still in shut-down thinking about shows. This one will have lots of precautions with Covid but expecting it to be great!

My piecing and quilting will never be good enough for a show. I might could win a "People's Choice" if there was one available.
"lol" But, really, if I wanted to sew and quilt well enough to enter, I would probably take the route you are taking. After all, you won't really know what they are looking for unless you get told and by an expert. Good luck!

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!

That's awesome to have entered a show! Even more awesome that there is a show. Good luck with your entry. It can be rewarding to hear the judges comments.

OMG...how exciting for you! Please let us know what happens. Hope for ribbon and or $$ for you. I would enter a quilt if I didn't have to put my real name on it...lol That way no one would know it was me! Can you tell I'm a very private person?...lol

Good luck! I think this is a great way to challenge yourself. Every award winning quilter starts with the same steps you are taking. Fingers crossed.... you are likely way better then what credit you give yourself.

How exciting! We all quilt for different reasons and get joy from the way we quilt. My goals from my quilting are similar to yours but so far I have not entered competitions. May you learn lots and have fun.

That’s exciting! I have enjoyed entering shows and getting feedback from the judges. Best of luck and enjoy the experience.

Rob

If I ever entered a quilt show I would want to know how to improve. From what I understand that's what judges do, it's not
a personal attack!