elite quilters and shows

A quilt show judge told me that before an elite quilter enters a show she'll often check to see who the judges are, then enter a quilt that she knows the judges will like. In other words, the big quilt shows are a whole different world from entering a local quilt show.

Sharon Schamber, who's won more than one big show, makes no secret of the fact that her DH takes care of all the household chores, plus manages Sharon's teaching schedule. Life is hard.