k9dancer

This is so true.
I once entered a photograph (one on which I had already won awards) in a local gallery show. Now, in my youth, I was quite competitive in this medium and won awards in every show I entered (and this was in Los Angeles). So when I entered this photo, which is one of my favorites and quite possibly one of the best prints I ever made (film & darkroom), I quite expected to win Best of Show.
The print won nothing that time.
Oh well. It happens.
Then again, you might win!
If the gallery checks out and you are satisfied with the terms, go for it!

JeanDal

You are right about the rejection thing but at the same time you might be able to make a little money. I'd say go for it.

Psychomomquilter

check fine print, then go on with it! Do you have to pay up front money, a fee, commission or whatever its called. I didn't know you had to pay for entering your quilts, what do I know? I guess I am still a beginner!

grannypat7925

Feel the fear and do it anyway!!!!!

jad1044

First off my dear, don't admit you are in need of the money - no one has to know that part of it - then you shouldn't have anyone taking advantage of you -

And by all means take all these good peoples' advice about looking into it very carefully, know for sure what you are getting into and research first of all what they might be looking for - and then proceed... and you'll do wonderful!

Have confidence in yourself and you'll be just fine! Like one lady said, you'll never know the value of your talent until you have tried. Good luck and best wishes!!

catrancher

I understand your hesitation. No one likes rejection, but there are different ways of looking at this. I'm with cathyvv who asked if you would be any worse off. Even if you are rejected, isn't the possibility of being accepted worth it? Further, no one becomes a famous designer without getting a few rejections. It reminds me of the time I submitted my first poem for publication (my first and last because I wasn't serious about writing poetry). Of course, it was rejected, but on a whim I wrote back to the publication and thanked them. I said, "Wow! My first rejection! Now I feel like a REAL poet!"

Don't let your fear prevent you from taking advantage of an opportunity that could go either way, but in this kind of thing, I always think it's best to keep your sense of humor about it. It isn't life or death, after all.

Ilovemydogs

Go for it!

tatavw01

go for it....remember, it's just their opinion.

Olivia's Grammy

I understand your fear of rejection bc I have it too. I have never even shown my quilts in any type of judging show. I did several times put my quilts in a showing and the reason I did it was bc I knew the venue would be kind. Also I had partial control of the showing. Come to think of it I only got one negative comment and I appreciated it.
Good luck with what ever you decide and I hope it sells for more that you could have dreamed.

kacie

I think it was Wayne Gretsky who said, "You'll miss 100% of the shots you don't take."