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Maria Romero / Webmaster  After holding the position of  Webmaster/Designer for 18 years ( 2008-2026 ), it is time to pass this role on to the members who have volunteered to promote the Guild on the Internet and Social Media: Elizabeth Craig, Emmy Maten, and Laura Di Iorio. Congratulations on your new position. I know you'll be amazing! As a past member and volunteer, I have really enjoyed working for the Guild, creating and updating the Website with the help of the Web Committee members. Special Thanks to : Maureen Rowe, Rose Kandy, Jacqueline Bouchard, Denise Vandenbemden, Louise G. de Tonnancour,  Riita Jackson,  Ti Seymour ,  Dawna Matthew and Emmy Maten. XOX Maria Maria, working hard to pass on the torch.

Show and Tell – The Gift of Today July to September 2026 Sometimes we are so busy thinking about yesterday or worrying about tomorrow that we forget to  enjoy today. Debbie Séguin has shown us that today is a gift, and we can make the most of every  moment through kindness, thoughtfulness, and spreading joy to those around us. Here is a collection of Debbie’s rugs which were still to be highlighted in our Show and Tell section. Rest in peace, our dear Debbie. Live, Love, Laugh 27 in x 55 in 2017 Original on linen Whipped edging Hooked with #6 cuts of new and recycled wool “This is an original design. My eldest sister died suddenly in September 2015. She had the words  Live, Love, Laugh on her tombstone. She lived by these words. It was very comforting at the time to  hook this rug, rhythmic pulling of the wool, just thinking of Jo-anne as I hooked. ” *** Snowman 11.75 in x 17 in 2020 Adapted from a burlap placemat purchased at Jean  Coutu Hooked with #6 cut whi...

In Memory of Debra Séguin (April 3, 1960 - June 21, 2026) Respectfully submitted by Sylvia Solomon Debra Séguin (1960-2026) My friend Debbie was kind, generous, honest and fun. She loved her church and got great comfort from it. She loved her family and was so proud of her grandchildren. I will miss her at rug hooking on Mondays and trying new restaurants for lunch. Rest in peace my friend—I will never forget you. Sylvia Link to  Debbie's obituary *** Debbie joined the Beaconsfield Hooking Crafters Guild in 2003, while continuing her nursing career.  She volunteered as President from 2004 to 2005. Always smiling, she made everyone feel welcome, offered great ideas, and participated in all our guild activities including our yearly Fête nationale booths. Debbie, seen here in 2024 with MP Francis Scarpaleggia, now Speaker of the House of Commons And here in 2023 Fête nationale Debbie shows her Welcome mat at the summer hook-in in 2021.. ..and her Moose. Meeting a...