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Wow that would intimidate me! I could probably be OK on judging craftsmanship, but the artistic side would really throw me! I would probably love them all! There have been many threads on this board as to what judges look for so you would probably want to do a search. Here are a couple to start you off: http://www.quiltingboard.com/main-f1...ow-t48147.html .... and http://www.quiltingboard.com/main-f1...s-t107050.html .... I know a simple check was to fold the quilt in half, first length wise then width wise to see if both edges were the same length. Good Luck!
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I would be excited and intimidated all at the same time. And knowing how hard these kids worked on their projects. Eh, just give them all a ribbon for their hard efforts! have fun though and maybe you can take a few photos to share!
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I've been a judge at quite a few 4-H shows in years past and I remember the people in charge telling me how important it is to encourage the kids entering exhibits. There were 2 types of shows, the ones where everyone gets ribbons and prizes and the ones where you have to decide a 1st place, 2nd place, etc. Which type are you judging?
At one fair when I was judging the baked goods, those in charge told me that no matter what they tasted like, I needed to pick winners that 'looked' like winners. Otherwise, people would complain that they thought another item looked better and they would get nasty comments.
You can't make everyone happy but often times it's pretty clear which items are 'really good' and which ones aren't that great. You'll do just fine. Have fun with it.... don't let it stress you out. You'll be able to figure out which is best if it's one of those 1st place, 2nd place kind of shows. After all, they picked you to judge so you ARE the one to do the job.
At one fair when I was judging the baked goods, those in charge told me that no matter what they tasted like, I needed to pick winners that 'looked' like winners. Otherwise, people would complain that they thought another item looked better and they would get nasty comments.
You can't make everyone happy but often times it's pretty clear which items are 'really good' and which ones aren't that great. You'll do just fine. Have fun with it.... don't let it stress you out. You'll be able to figure out which is best if it's one of those 1st place, 2nd place kind of shows. After all, they picked you to judge so you ARE the one to do the job.
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I would first check to see if all the seams where intact, no holes. After I eliminated any that had holes I would check for who had the best intersection matches. I would check for adequate quilting to hold the 3 layers together. Last I would judge on eye appeal and binding.
You could judge on colours and eye appeal only but that won't help them improve their construction on their next quilt. Ask questions from the 4H instructor on what they are looking for in the judging.
You could judge on colours and eye appeal only but that won't help them improve their construction on their next quilt. Ask questions from the 4H instructor on what they are looking for in the judging.
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I've been a judge at quite a few 4-H shows in years past and I remember the people in charge telling me how important it is to encourage the kids entering exhibits. There were 2 types of shows, the ones where everyone gets ribbons and prizes and the ones where you have to decide a 1st place, 2nd place, etc. Which type are you judging?
At one fair when I was judging the baked goods, those in charge told me that no matter what they tasted like, I needed to pick winners that 'looked' like winners. Otherwise, people would complain that they thought another item looked better and they would get nasty comments.
You can't make everyone happy but often times it's pretty clear which items are 'really good' and which ones aren't that great. You'll do just fine. Have fun with it.... don't let it stress you out. You'll be able to figure out which is best if it's one of those 1st place, 2nd place kind of shows. After all, they picked you to judge so you ARE the one to do the job.
At one fair when I was judging the baked goods, those in charge told me that no matter what they tasted like, I needed to pick winners that 'looked' like winners. Otherwise, people would complain that they thought another item looked better and they would get nasty comments.
You can't make everyone happy but often times it's pretty clear which items are 'really good' and which ones aren't that great. You'll do just fine. Have fun with it.... don't let it stress you out. You'll be able to figure out which is best if it's one of those 1st place, 2nd place kind of shows. After all, they picked you to judge so you ARE the one to do the job.
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