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This year was our turn, the needlepoint industry group to create
original, stitched ornaments for the White House Blue Room Christmas tree.
I just read via Reuters news--there were 333 needlepoint artists
represented, 103 fashion designers and 195 glass designers, all turning
out original designs for the huge 19' Blue Room tree.
We've been invited to the White House next Sat (Dec 13th) to view our
handiwork and I wonder if I will be able to spot my ornament on that
huge tree?
Last year members of ANG were asked to do ornaments for the White House
Christmas tree. They were pictured in one of their publications. Now my
question is: What happens to last year's needlework ornaments? Are they put
away to make room for this year's needlework ornaments? |
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-It is an honor to have the needlearts showcased in the White House and
become a news item!
It was an experience to see the White House stockings (from last
Christmas) at the Woodlawn Needlework show in VA earlier this year, so
much stitching and workmanship that went into each piece. I'm just pleased they have continued this tradition of asking
needleworkers to contribute ornaments to the White House tree. I hope
they keep it up. -If I remember correctly there were some rctn'ers last year that stitched some
ornaments for the White house tree. I know I would find it a privilage, even
tho I probably wouldn't be able to make it there to see my ornament hung on the
tree. Are the ornaments donated or something after the holidays are over? - the ornaments made for the White House Christmas
decorations are archived for future use in the White House. None of us
are getting our original creations back. For any group such EGA, ANG and now the needlepoint industry, such as
needlepoint retailers and the designers of The Needlepoint Group, it is
an honor to be chosen to contribute to the White House tree decorations.
This helps furthur the cause of promoting and spotlighting needlework as
an art to be taken seriously. |
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