tatavw01

i get that all the time on my art pieces. i really think that the judges don't know how to judge art quilts. they look at them as regular bed quilts not art. Don't stop and keep on going, I'm not :thumbup:

sewbeadit

Judges are just people who have their own ideas of what is right and wrong even when they have rules to go by. Anything you enter to be judged can have the same thing happen and it does.

emsgranny

I hope they gave you ways to "fix" binding. I would never have courage to enter contest lol My binding skills need alot of help so if they start there I would be in alot of trouble lol

Keep your chin up and continue on. I am sure your quilt was great!!!

merchjag

quilt police. I'm sure your quilts were beautiful-don't let them undermine your confidence-I would get zip at a show because my mitered corners are not up to quilt police standards-who cares!!!

She In PA

I enter pur guild quilt show almost every year. We get a juddge from National Quilt Association. The judge is always picky about bindings. I went to help at judging this year. She said she could tell that we have been told before about our bindings. The corners where you miter needs to be 90 degrees, a nice square corner. Even tough I have heard that straiht of grain binding is ok if you don't have curves it wasn't ok with this judge. She wanted bias binding. The corners should have a stitch in the to hold the little flap shut on the front and back. She checked ever quilt for that. Another thing she didn't want the back to have one seam down the middle. She said it is too much stress on the seam. Make two xams if you back isn't one piece. I learned a lot by going to judging.

Jamerz

I looked at your quilts at the link you provided and let me just say, I hope to someday be half as talented as you are! Jamie

She In PA

The judge we had for our show said that if the binding isn't full she will cut small strips of batting to add in when she is hand stitching down to the back of quilt. She said that the edge of the quilt will last longer if it is full and round. I would never take the time to do that but, that is what she said.

Patti Mahoney

Oh Wow, another of those little quilting secrets. I'd have never thought of that.....lol so cool! ! !

Suzi

I entered everything that came down the pike if it concerned one of my interests. Horse shows, dog shows, bird shows, County and State fairs (for needlework and plants), judged quilt shows, etc.. I value the comments from the judges as it helps me become a better "whatever". Occasionally a judge will really mess up but because I know my chosen fields well I can smile and still feel good even though the comments might sting bigtime. If all they commented on was the binding, that is what you should concentrate on. Don't let one set of opinions color your world - but - do learn from it!

ksea

You could show us a picture and we could make all kinds of nice comments!!