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Show & Tell / July - September 2024

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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. Summer - Canadiana    July 1st brings us Canada Day, a time to celebrate our country, leading to our summer Show and Tell theme, Canadiana. The essence of this nation's greatness lies in its uniquely Canadian lakes and forests, with the Jack Pine holding an iconic status. Tom Thomson, one of Canada’s most influential painters of the early 20 th century, used brush strokes in a way which can inspire a rug hooker to “paint” with wool. Willow Creek Rug Hooking offered Tom Thompson patterns, which motivated three of our members.   Tom Thomson’s The Jack Pine.  Purchased pattern Willow Creek Rug Hooking, Hooked by Juliet Davies. Juliet Davies    Tom Thomson’s The Jack Pine Purchased pattern Willow Creek Rug Hooking 2022 Hooked with cuts #5, #6 of new wool on linen 12 in x 14 in Wh