Having entered quilts in the state fair several times, My first in 1969 and the last in 2012. I won a 3rd place on the first one and was quite proud of myself. I won a second on the one this year. I can't remember when and what got on the others over the year. I entered 3 quilts in a smallish quilt festival (about 150 quilts) and brought home a ribbon an all three. first place, second place and honorable mentiion. It felt as good to me as if it was in Houston!!