Botanical Arts
Section B – Needle Arts
Class 3
Around the Green
Create a needlepoint pillow interpreting the GCA Annual Meeting Flower Show theme, “Around the Green”. The needlework must be the exhibitor’s own design. The beginning canvas must be 12” x 12”. The finished pillow may not exceed 16”x 16”, including a border (if chosen). The needlework will be photographed on a black underlay and background. A statement of intent is required. A key card is required.
Four Entries
Marianne Pollak
The Stamford Garden Club
New Haven Green
“Remembering when first married, living and working in New Haven, spending many contemplative, joyful hours around the flagpole area of the New Haven Green.”
“A pleasing monochromatic color scheme of the foliage border creates a rhythm of textures.”
“The sharp contrast of the multiple, white pathways interrupts the rhythm of the design.”
Tracy Wheeler
Des Moines Founders Garden Club
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“The inversion of ‘Around the Green’ inspires me, thus, ‘The Green Around.’ Olmsted's creative use of landforms and plants is embraced worldwide.”
Special Awards Judges’ Comments:
“Highly creative interpretation of theme — ‘The Green Around’ — combined with a variety of harmonious and well-balanced stitches flawlessly executed.”
Judges’ Comments:
“This lively, strong composition, radiating from the globe, is made with a great sense of texture through a variety of stitches.”
Katherine Renfrew
Garden Club of Norfolk
A Whimsical Tribute to Frederick Law Olmsted
“Inspired by Olmsted. Seven trees/flowers represent his seven design principles. The center, where urban and nature merge perfectly, and his quote says it all.”
“Intense creativity interpreted in a whimsical, circular scene brought to life with colorful and textural beads and stitches.”
“The variegated background in the circle distracts from the design.”
Michele Smith & Nina Weld
Hortulus
Parks for All People
“Dedicated to the children of Rochester, NY, Olmsted's Children’s Pavilion became a focal point of Highland Park and a popular gathering spot for the community.”
“A family is drawn into the park with a wonderful sense of depth and destination in the landscape. The contrasting stitch of the sky adds interest.”
“Some variety of stitch types in the flower garden would add balance and a three-dimensional quality.”
