Going Green Challenge

What does ‘Going Green’ mean to you?

Congratulations to Rachelle Denneny – winner of the challenge with her work Harmony in Green. And to runner up, Kathryn Harmer Fox with her They’re in the Bag entry.
Viewers’ Choice has been awarded to Karen McGregor with Mother Nature.

These textile artworks are the finalists in our AQC Challenge themed Going Green. Quilters were challenged to create a work reflecting the theme and responded with interpretations in fabric and stitch.
30 finalists from all corners of Australia and from New Zealand will be displayed.
Winners will be announced at the Cocktail Party on Wednesday May 25 at the Australasian Quilt Convention.

You can also vote for your favourite and have your say in who wins the Viewers’ Choice award!

The finalist quilters are: Bree Thomas, Brenda Wood, Carol Leitch, Glenda Piddington & Catherine Byatt, Deb Layt, Di Tramontana, Helen Godden, Jeannie Henry, Jill Hessing, Jill Wagner, Julie Tasker, Julie Ann Evans, Julie McAllister, Karen McGregor, Kathryn Harmer Fox, Lana Lefroy, Linda Crouch, Linden Lancaster, Lisa Johnson, Lisa Alexander, Lois Parish,
Lynne Hargreaves, Michele Truscott, Nicky Haron, Rachelle Denneny, Raylene Richardson, Sheree Mackintosh, Sue Broadway, Sue Reid, Tracie Stewart.

Pictured: Go Offline, Go Into The Green by Jill Hessing

Red Alert for Going Green by Lois Parish Evans, NZ

Red alert: We are at a critical point for going green, for responding to caring for our planet. We will lose our biodiversity, species will disappear. Using a variety of green leaves as a symbol for nature, against a red alert square and with some ‘disappearing’ leaves I have sought to portray the strength of the danger that our planet faces. Red alert means it is time to take action.

Blue-green Algae by Linden Lancaster, Victoria

Blue-green algae are naturally occurring organisms that live in waterways. Under certain conditions they go crazy and reproduce expeditiously forming ‘toxic blooms’ that impact the environment. These conditions include excessive nutrients (often the result of fertiliser run off) and hot, dry seasons. Decomposing algae brings a depletion of oxygen in the water, leading to fish kills, and makes the water hazardous to drink or come in contact with. Throughout Australia, the potential for blooms is increasing…..a ‘going green’ not to be admired.

Beetles! by Helen Godden, ACT

From the the BIG picture to the smallest detail, maintaining the delicate Green balance of our amazing planet is paramount. Every creature, cute, cuddly, big or small needs our attention. Did you know there are over 30 million species of beetles in this world and our environment needs them ALL to function. If we don’t focus on the little things, the big things fall out of balance. We might not know their names, but in the future, some of these beetles could become just a memory, on display in a specimen drawer in a Museum of the Extinct!

Yellow plus Blue! by Jeannie Henry, Qld

Yellow plus blue, and it’s going green! The chameleon follows, relaxing and morphing into the cool greeness of nature.

What is the AQC Challenge?

Each year as part of Expertise Events’ Australasian Quilt Convention, we issue a challenge for quilters.

The theme changes each year and the winners of First and Runner up are announced at AQC. There is also the opportunity for viewers to vote for their favourite, and prizes are awarded.

First prize will be awarded $3500, runner up will receive $1500 and the Viewers’ Choice will receive $500.

Judging will be based on:  Interpretation of theme, Design, Craftsmanship