OHCG 2019 Annual

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Birds of a Feather themed rug exhibition_

By Dawna Matthew

BHCG Display


April 12th – 14th was the OHCG Annual held in London, Ontario. Our guild had a beautiful display with 38 rugs/pieces. In all 774 rugs/pieces were in the exhibition and there were 170 registered participants for the 3 day event. Workshops were offered on all 3 days and Sunday it was opened to the public. Thank you to everyone who sent a rug representing Beaconsfield and also thank you to those who travelled all the way to London for the event.


Mary's "Bird day" cake!!


Location: London, ON, Canada

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