Sometimes I think it’s all about the way you were taught to do things. I was taught from the beginning to square up each block as I made it. Currently I am making a quilt of stars and if I am losing my points I will either take it apart or redo it so that they look crisp. I know for the most part that the judges make the decision. Generally when you apply you get the rules of what they are looking for and what is expected. Get in the habit of doing it all as if it were going to be judged and you will do fine. Good luck!