emsgranny

Need to watch craigslist ads - most are honest people looking to sellk what they have - unfortunately others are there to prey on people like you who need money and see it as quick fix - be sure to check on fees etc and ask around to see if they have ever done this before - doesnt hurt to ask for references!!! Good Luck - why not just do a craigslist ad of your own and put a few on to sell. If no one buys I bet its because many are like you and cant afford to buy !!! cheryl

Lori S

I entered my first quilt this fall. The fear of public rejection/critisism was almost paralizing. I was a wreck! I consider my self a confident quiler and have sold many many things over the years , but never entered a real judged art show. Well to my shock I won. It brought me to tears!
Go for it !! I never would have had the thrill of victory if I had done nothing. I learned that if I had not won there was still something to learn from the experience .. life goes on!

AliKat

I agree. Check out the fine print. Also cherck out the gallery.

Submitting your work will hopefully also give you positive feedback and help you go forward in your quilting. All my friends who have put quilts in shows have found the experiences to be great learning oportunities.

ali

amandasgramma

DO it!!! You'll never know how good you are until you try. Don't believe that rejections means you're NOT good, either! They can only say no! Then go back after you're accepted/rejected and see what's being shown there. It'll give you an idea of what to do or not do.....

I had a woman approach me years ago to put some of my paintings in their JURIED church craft show. I was so reluctant, but finally did it. ALL my paintings sold in the 1st hour. I know, because I was there an hour after opening!!!!! Sure gave me a boost!

Let us know what you do!

Central Ohio Quilter

Go for it!!!

You GO girl!

quiltluvr

Lots of other issues to consider, as has been mentioned already, but to strictly stick to what you initially asked.

I know what you mean about the rejection aspect, but don't let that be your fear. Let your fear be not knowing, not the outcome. That itself is empowering. It's not how many times you fall but how many times you get up. You can do it!

morelcabin

The truth is that it isn't about rejection at all...it is about what "they" are looking for. If you don't win, it isn't at all because your quilt is inferior in any way...it just isn't what they are looking for at that time.
It might win the next one.
Go for it...and don't you dare feel rejected for doing so!

mytwopals

Go For It! :thumbup:

If it does get rejected for some reason, ask them the reason. The answer may help make your work even better for the next submission.

And remember....Rejection is a part of life. We all get rejected at some point and we grow stronger because of it.

mommamac

You seeing that ad might just have been God's way of talking to you. I say go for it & let it be a learning experience.

chickadeee55

Yes, go for it. You will learn and others will get to see your work. Look at it as sharing.