I am a newbie and haven't finished a quilt yet (I have 2 WIP) however I have done 3 wallhangings, the first have very round corners so the next two I did the bindings on each side separately. I machined the binding to the front but have hand sewn the binding to the back. I am happy with my results but what would judges think? In time I know I will improve but really can't see me ever entering a competition as I am only doing it for 'me'.
Dee in Oz
I couldn't really give an opinion without actually seeing the quilt. But, my philosophy has always been that I don't care if you sewed the binding on with your feet, and your eyes closed the whole time. If the finished product is crisp, neat and professional, it's a good binding!
Kathy
"Work like you don't need money, love like you've never been hurt....and dance like no one's watching !"
Oh, I enter our State Fair almost every year, and I quilt "just for me", too! I guess I'm just a show-off, but I love having people look at my quilts! And, I have won 2 ribbons - Honorable Mention and 4th Place, so I know I'm getting better. You could always start with your local guild show, if you have one. Our State Fair is open to anyone to enter (I don't even think you have to live in this state!), so it is not a juried competition where you have to have a certain level of skill before you can enter.
As I tell my children, it's not whether or not you win a ribbon, it's just getting people to look at your quilt (or whatever), and letting them see what fun it is to do this!
Absolutely, Wendy. After all, if only winners entered shows, there would be very few to see! 'Open Shows' should be just that - everyone entitled to take part. And you never know who you might be hung next to!!! (if you see what I mean >gOh, I enter our State Fair almost every year, and I quilt "just for me",
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