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In memory of Kay Cousineau (October 11, 1923 – November 13, 2023) Respectfully submitted by Ti Seymour Kay Cousineau (1923-2023). It is with great sadness that the Beaconsfield Rug Hooking Guild bows our heads in respect and wishes Godspeed to our Past President. Kay spent her working life as the executive secretary at the head office of the Royal Bank in Montreal. Later she applied her keen spirit to becoming President (1978-1980) of the Beaconsfield Hooking Crafters Guild and was instrumental with Lois Morris in pursuing the Ontario Hooking Craft Guild (OHCG) to make Beaconsfield a Branch. This was granted in 1979 and a group of members attended their first Annual Conference held at the Mohawk University in Hamilton, ON. The inspiration drawn from this experience spurred members on to make a special trip every second year, the travel distance being a key factor in this decision. The Guild still draws on these stories and continues to exhibit both at the OHCG annual and locally to kee...

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.  Christmas Show and Tell !     Wishing everyone a joyous Christmas season and a Happy and Healthy New Year! Welcome Snowman. Adaptation from a Fredericksburg Rugs pattern, hooked by Dawna Matthew. Dawna Matthew Welcome Snowman Adapted from a design from Fredericksburg Rugs 2020 #6 cut Hand-dyed Dorr wool and off-the-bolt wool, plus Briggs and Little Tuffy yarn (standard colours) #9 Oxford punch needle Hooked and punched on Monks cloth 19” x 15.5” Whipped edging I wanted to hook a hanging with a winter theme to go on our front door. I saw the snowman design on the internet and after a great deal of searching it seemed that the company who produced the pattern is no longer in business. I decided to draw my own snowman and added the welcome side panel.

Happy Holidays! The Beaconsfield Hooking Crafters Guild executive sends out warm Season’s Greetings to all our members and friends. May 2024 greet you with good health, peace, love, happiness, and new inspirations! Welcome Snowman. Adaptation from a Fredericksbur Rugs' design, hooked by Dawna Matthew. Illustration: Maria Romero.  

Christmas Hook-In on December 11, 2023    This week, the weather was on our side and most of our members were able to enjoy our last hook-in of the year together. It was an action-filled day with a Stuffed Christmas Sock exchange, door prizes, a delicious luncheon provided by members, and a little take-home gift for each. The name of the winner of the Snap Dragon frame was drawn and it is Fay! A great turnout for our Christmas party with 35 members present! Rug hooking in the company of friends. Courtesy of Ann Arial. The door prizes are set up on the centre table. Kitt greeted us each with a Poinsettia brooch which she had secretly made for us. What a creative and lovely surprise! Did Kitt and Claire plan their outfits? A simple co-incidence! Dawna and her group of grads. From left to right: Elizabeth, Janet R, Dawna, Liz, Hilary, Joanne, and Janet T. A scrumptious buffet luncheon prepared by our members is ready! Photo credit Liz M. Elizabeth’s beautiful smile! Emmy delighte...

OHCG Newsletter / Winter 2023 Ontario Hooking Craft Guild Outdoor Poster Exhibit / In the News Our Beaconsfield Outdoor Poster Exhibit is featured on pages 12 and 13 of the Winter edition of the OHCG Newsletter. Every poster is displayed, and includes the titles and authors of each rug. Congratulations to:  M. McMurray, Carolyn Ells, Jacques Lepage, Claire Fradette, Isabelle Rollin, Brenda Ticehurst, Emmy Maten, Sue Rolland Dawson, Barbara Silver, Dawna Mathhew and Helen Radford. OHCG Newsletter. Issue 4, Winter 2023. Cover Page. OHCG Newsletter. Issue 4, Winter 2023. Page 12. OHCG Newsletter. Issue 4, Winter 2023, Page 13.

Emmy Maten Featured in OHCG Newsletter          OHCG Newsletter / Winter 2023 Ontario Hooking Craft Guild Emmy Maten’s   “ My First Rug ” story appeared on page 11 of the Winter edition of the OHCG Newsletter. Her story starts during her teen years and concludes with a special visit in September 2023. Congratulations! OHCG Newsletter. Issue 4, Winter 2023. Cover Page. OHCG Newsletter. Issue 4, Winter 2023, page 11.

OHCG Newsletter / Winter 2023 Ontario Hooking Craft Guild Workshops for registration Ti Seymour is teaching a design workshop titled Neurographic Art at the 2024 OHCG Annual Conference in London Ontario in April. You can see the details on page 36. OHCG Newsletter. Issue 4, Winter 2023. Cover Page. OHCG Newsletter. Issue 4, Winter 2023. Page 36.

International Rug Hooking Day in South Lancaster 2023    An overnight storm hit Montreal with 30 centimetres of snow, forcing us to postpone our International Rug Hooking Day event in South Lancaster to Tuesday, Dec 5. Despite the last-minute date change, our celebration was a wonderful success. We certainly are one big happy rug hooking community! Many thanks to our vendors, to those who provided door prizes, and to the organizers and bakers who made it all happen. Our Vendors – Tree House Creations. Our Vendors – Isabelle and her hand-painted wooden ornaments. (Missing from photo - Jacques selling his frames and other wooden supplies.) Our Vendors – Dawna and her beautiful wools and crafts. Our Vendors – Ti wearing her new elf hat, knitted by Mary, stands beside her colourful velvets. Many items in our paper bag auction. Participants look to the stage as door prizes are handed out. Audrey and her door prize. Barbara and her door prize. Claire, wearing her new apron created b...