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I recently entered two quilts in the local quilt show in Henderson, Nevada. \u00a0I wasn’t sure how I would do because it was a big show with lots of amazing entries. \u00a0Why did I\u00a0torture myself and enter\u00a0a show to be judged by others? \u00a0I want\u00a0to share my\u00a0quilts and inspire others. \u00a0I also want to\u00a0learn how I\u00a0can improve. \u00a0Ribbons are the icing on the cake and I don’t\u00a0enter a show just to get a ribbon. \u00a0But, I’m going to be completely honest with you all…I like to win. \u00a0Deep down inside, I want to win. \u00a0I can’t help it, I’m super competitive. \u00a0I blame my husband, his competitiveness has rubbed off on me.<\/p>\n

I entered my Big Star and Me and My Shadow. \u00a0I was completely shocked that Big Star won a first place ribbon in the modern category and Me and My Shadow won Judge’s Choice. \u00a0Seriously. \u00a0I was really shocked. \u00a0People don’t believe me when I say that but it’s true. \u00a0The competition here is fierce.<\/p>\n

Although I won ribbons, I also learned I have room for improvement (duh, I’m human and not perfect so this wasn’t a big surprise) \u00a0The judge commented that I need to be better at back tracking my feathers on my Big Star. \u00a0This wasn’t a shock. \u00a0I knew I had missed in several places. \u00a0I was hoping she wouldn’t notice. \u00a0She also commented on my binding which I know needs improvement.<\/p>\n

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Big Star<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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The comments on Me and My Shadow were mostly positive. \u00a0She did tell me I could have possibly done better had I entered the quilt in a different category. \u00a0Hmmm…who knew. \u00a0Entering the wrong category can really impact whether you win a ribbon. \u00a0I did struggle with the category for Me and My Shadow and I ended up making the wrong choice. \u00a0My advice for others would be to ask for advice from the show chair if you are in doubt.<\/p>\n

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The most important thing to remember about entering shows is,\u00a0it’s all relative. \u00a0For real. \u00a0Your quilt’s ability to win is based on all the other quilts entered. \u00a0If they aren’t so good, you have a better chance. \u00a0But if they are all exquisite, then the competition is much higher. \u00a0You just really never know. \u00a0My advice is to take a chance on yourself, put your work out there. \u00a0You may win, you may not. \u00a0But you’ll never know unless you try.<\/p>\n

I’m going to practice what I’m preaching and I’m entering several national shows this year. \u00a0I did enter MQX last year and I didn’t win. \u00a0I was pretty sure that show was above my skill level but I entered anyway. I will continue to push myself to be the best I can be.<\/p>\n

Happy Quilting!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

I recently entered two quilts in the local quilt show in Henderson, Nevada. \u00a0I wasn’t sure how I would do because it was a big show with lots of amazing entries. \u00a0Why did I\u00a0torture myself and enter\u00a0a show to be judged by others? \u00a0I want\u00a0to share my\u00a0quilts and inspire others. \u00a0I also want to\u00a0learn how …<\/p>\n

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