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Green Day

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St Patrick’s Day – Green Day Today, everybody’s Irish! Happy smiles. Our St Patrick’s Day event was a success, thanks to two dedicated committees. The decoration committee transformed the room with a St Patrick’s Day theme. Their creativity filled the space with green, creating an inviting atmosphere. From shamrock garlands to a sparkling centerpiece on the mantel, their work sparked fun. The snack table showcased Elizabeth’s shamrock cookies and Claire’s green biscotti. Liz, Chris, and Joanne enjoy a snack and chat. Cheers! Meanwhile, the paper bag auction committee excelled in sorting and setting up, ensuring everything was organized seamlessly. Following the auction, many members went home with new wools to add to their stashes, but the luck of the Irish was truly with Debbie M, who was able to build up her stash at this one event! Debbie had to borrow this handy travel case to transport her winnings home! Thank you to the committees who showed teamwork and dedication; they ma...
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Red Day

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St Valentine    February 10, 2024. Red Day Our traditional Red Day photo 2025. Such a happy group together! Happy Valentine’s Day! Thank you, Cathy, for providing yummy treats for the morning snack. A very delighted Chris was the lucky winner of the beautiful door prize basket, provided and put together by Kitt (Liz and Emmy contributed some items also). And a second door prize of chocolates went to Helen.
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Jacques & Isabelle / In the News

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Jacques Lepage and Isabelle Rollin / In the News        OHCG Newsletter / Winter 2024, issue #4 Brockville Thousand Islanders   In this issue, on page 14, we see Jacques Lepage and Isabelle Rollin holding up Jacques’ rug, designed by Isabelle, during the Show and Tell time at the Brockville Thousand Island Rug Hooking branch’s Strawberry Social held June 15, 2024. OHCG Newsletter. Winter 2024, Issue 4. Cover Page. OHCG Newsletter.Winter 2024, Issue 4, page 14.
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Show & Tell / January-March 2025

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Featured Rugs Gallery  In this Gallery, you can tour a selection of rugs from our last Exhibition, held in April 2023 at Centennial Hall. Explore our Blog to see the rugs showcased in the past. When Land and Water Meet Be it the cozy cottage by the lake, the sun-soaked beach getaway, or the charming fishing village, our hearts are instinctively drawn to those places where land and water embrace. The first rug tells a story and is the perfect segue to the tranquil beauty that the subsequent rugs portray. My Travel Rug. Original by Christina Delaney. Christina Delaney My Travel Rug 39" x 55" 2020 Original Hooked with #6, and #8 cuts of wool on linen Whipped edging   I bought a wall map of the world for children. I added the designs for the corners and some whimsical ocean dwellers. I love to travel. This world map is a recording of all the countries I have visited over the last 30 years. Detail. Detail. Summer Bloom. A Deanne Fitzpatrick patt...
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Christmas Card

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Happy Holidays! The Beaconsfield Hooking Crafters Guild executive sends out warm Season’s Greetings to all our members and friends. May the New Year greet you with good health, peace, love, and happiness. BHCG Xmas Card. Illustration: Maria Romero. BHCG Xmas Card. Illustration: Maria Romero.
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Show & Tell / Christmas

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Special Show & Tell: Christmas  Angel Blowing Horn, hooked by Debbie Séguin. Debra Séguin Angel Blowing Horn 10” x 35.5” 2018 Adaptation – from a wooden angel which my friend Sue had in her living room. Primitive style and Folk style Hooked with #6 cut on linen using recycled wool, dyed wool, yarn, and velvet Whipped edge using a velvety yarn I had seen my friend Sue’s wooden angel in her living room, and immediately asked if I could trace the wood and make a hooked rug! I love the results!
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Montreal Council of Women

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Montreal 2025 Blanket Project Juliet kindly informed us of a fund-raising initiative organized by the Montreal Council of Women. Volunteers are asked to knit or crochet 50 cm squares. Please follow the link for more information. Montreal Council of Women Montreal Council of Women / Montreal 2025 Blanket Project.
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BHCG 2024 Exhibition

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More than Just Rugs Rug hooking exhibition from October 1st to 30th, 2024 Beaconsfield Library / Discovery Room Our 2024 October rug exhibit “More than Just Rugs” was on display at the library during the whole month of October. The library staff was enthusiastic saying there were many visitors and positive comments. 55 works were exhibited, including rugs, cushions, handbags, clothing, three-dimensional pieces, ornaments, etc., representing the versatility and creativity of textile art in a variety of rug hooking techniques, formats, aesthetics and functionality. Enjoy these photos of our exhibition!   Entrance to the library. 3-D pieces hooked by Karen (3) and M. (1). 3-D pieces hooked by Dawna (2), Karen (3), Ti (2), Helen, Chris, and Claire (2). 3-D pieces hooked by Helen (2), Juliet (2), M, Dawna (2), and Emmy. 3-D pieces and 8 Jean Jackets Jean Jackets (left to right) by Candace and Emmy. Jean Jackets (left to right) by Claire and Laura. Jean Jackets (left to right) by Ti and ...
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Mittens

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Mitten-making Workshop    On October 21 and October 28, Kitt organised a mitten-making workshop that brought warmth and creativity together. Each participant arrived with wool fabrics, ready to transform them into snug mitten pieces with the pattern Kitt provided. During our first session, creativity overflowed as we embellished the top mitten pieces. Some of us used the Sizzix machine to craft appliqués, while others dabbled in felting, embroidered delightful details, or hooked the mitten tops. The following Monday, our workshop space buzzed with the hum of sewing machines brought by some members. The room was filled with happy chatter as we stitched the mitten pieces together. We then used soft polar fleece to create the warm linings using the same pattern pieces. Preparing the mitten pieces for sewing. Our workshop space buzzed with the hum of sewing machines. And voilà, the fruits of our labor: mittens that tell the story of our fun, shared experience. Thank you to Kitt a...
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