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It is with great gratitude and affection that we acknowledge Emmy as she steps down from her role as President of our guild. Throughout the many years she has dedicated to our community, she has been much more than a leader—she has been a source of inspiration, support, and stability for us all at the Beaconsfield Hooking Crafters Guild. Emmy at Our Annual Picnic. Through her remarkable efficiency, organizational skills, and the countless hours she generously devoted as a volunteer, she has made an exceptional contribution to the growth and success of our guild. Her kindness, patience, thoughtfulness, and caring nature have touched everyone who has had the privilege of working alongside her. Her unwavering dedication and hard work have left a lasting mark on our guild. We are deeply grateful for all she has accomplished and for the spirit of friendship and community she has helped foster over the years. Thank you, Emmy, for your commitment, your generous heart, and everything you have ...

Beaconsfield Annual Picnic 2026 After about 10 years of fair-weather annual picnics, chance would finally give us a rain-soaked day. Quick but intense and clever planning yielded a set-up inside Centennial Hall that accommodated our participants and vendors.  While many stayed home to avoid unpleasant and lengthy drives in the heavy rain, others came out as a great way to be indoors together with friends. The photos tell it all! Claire puts a finishing touch on the paper bag auction. Isabel and Erin taking a chance. The welcome table. A Party Favour for everybody. Surprise birthday wish from all to Chris. Heather surprises us with a visit.  Hooking together. A cozy hooking corner.  Dawna, the paper bag auctioneer. Several winners at this table. Homemade delights.. ...are always popular. Yummy! Everyone loves a treat! Elizbeth's amazing cookie bouquet Show & Tell: Chris's Quebec Winter Village at Night designed by Isabelle Rollin. Jane and her Winter designed by ...

After 18 years of creating and keeping our website, blog, Facebook, and Instagram running smoothly, our wonderful webmaster Maria is retiring!  While no one could ever truly replace her, the three of us are teaming up to carry the torch.  We recently met with Maria to learn the ins and outs, transfer usernames and passwords, and soak up as much wisdom as possible.  Laura graciously hosted the information session, complete with delicious cappuccinos and a lovely summer pasta salad. We have big shoes to fill, but we’re excited for this new chapter!  Thank you, Maria! The new Committee at work. From left: Laura, Maria who's retiring from her position, Emmy and Elizabeth. It takes lots of energy for the job.. ..and a scrumptious cappuccino!

Show and Tell – Rug Exhibition 2025  Focus on Isabelle and Jacques Isabelle and Jacques selling at the Hudson Christmas Fair in 2019 Isabelle is an artisan with a creative eye for beauty and texture. Jacques is a skilled cabinet maker focused on precision, structure, and thoughtful use of space. Together, they blend artistry and craftsmanship to create delightful, original, and functional designs.     Many months before our October 2025 50 th  Anniversary Rug Exhibition, Isabelle and Jacques began planning the exhibition set-up, taking measurements, and making floor plans of each exhibition room and calculating how to set up the display grids and tables in the most efficient and pleasing way possible. When it finally came to showtime, the result was impressive and professional. Their outstanding contribution deserves to be applauded! Their Interest in Rug Hooking Many years ago, Isabelle and Jacques came across an old, hooked rug at an antique market. It de...