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Special Show & Tell: Christmas! Sue Rolland-Dawson. Chilly .  Pattern: Loretta Moore (Hooked on the Lake). Sue Rolland-Dawson Chilly 5.5” x 7.75” (unframed) 2023 Purchased kit designed by Loretta Moore (Hooked on the Lake). Punched with Hand-dyed Merino single ply wool yarn using Mini punch (Ultra) with the large needle, level 2 on Weavers’ cloth. Edges folded under, glued on to a frame. My husband Peter made the frame for me from a piece of 100-year-old snow fence which a rug hooking member Debbie gave me.

Happy Holidays! BHCH Christmas Card, created by Emmy Maten.

Our Christmas Party December 15, 2025.   This year’s annual Christmas party was a joyful gathering, with 33 members coming together to celebrate the season. The guild was happy to welcome 8 new members this fall, most of whom joined in the festivities. Centennial Hall sparkled with festive decorations thoughtfully arranged by the City, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere for all.   A gnome keeps watch atop the Christmas tree. These ceramic houses have little lights inside! Two tables were filled with a delicious potluck lunch and an array of tempting desserts, each dish prepared and shared with care. Festive appetizers. Yummy foods await! Leave room for dessert!   In the spirit of the season, everyone brought a handmade Christmas ornament, each one carefully wrapped in a brown paper bag to keep the creator a mystery. Names were drawn, and each person selected a bag, adding to the excitement and anticipation. The room buzzed with plenty of chatter and laughter, as old...

International Rug Hooking Day Event On December 4, our Guild hosted the annual International Rug Hooking Day event in South Lancaster, ON. The Saint Andrew’s Church Hall buzzed with excitement as people gathered from 6 different rug hooking groups from Quebec and eastern Ontario. One room was filled with cheerful sellers, their tables adorned with handmade crafts and vibrant rug hooking supplies. Another room displayed the paper bag auction items. Dawna’s beautiful wools.      Claire’s clever crafts. BHCG 50 th   anniversary cards. Denise, Kris, and Jane and crafts.   Elizabeth’s craft table. Isabelle’s and Jacques’ table. As the day unfolded, everyone’s anticipation grew as door prizes were handed out, followed by a pizza lunch. The snack and dessert tables were fabulous! The many winners of the paper bag auction were announced, followed by the raffling of three fabulous gifts, each one met with cheers and applause from the crowd. The day concluded with th...

Halloween Fun at the Guild We had our Halloween party today, with 25 people showing up! Since we’re all still coming down from the big exhibition, we decided to keep it pretty low-key—but a few spirited members still arrived in full costume. Every year, creative costumes bring delightful surprises! Two Mrs. Ropers and Groovy Gal. Witches and Spider webs weave Spooky Fun! Chris spent some time getting our finances sorted, Dawna offered to run a proddy pumpkin workshop, and we tossed around a few ideas for this year’s Christmas party. One of our newest members, Nathalie, a beginner, shared her beautiful full-sized rug that she finished in record time! Nathalie’s beautiful rug. Between the laughter, Kitt’s themed pumpkin cookies, and Juliet’s fresh country apples, it was the perfect mix of creativity and camaraderie.

BHCG Beginner's Class Fall 2025 Coming soon!

BHCG Rug Exhibition October 17, 18, and 19  Our guild proudly celebrated its 50th anniversary with a special rug exhibition featuring work by members past and present. The event brought together artists, family, friends, and visitors to enjoy a wide range of rugs from mini-rugs to floor rugs, wall rugs, 3-D hooked sculptures, cushions, furniture, and clothing. Welcoming smiles from Elizabeth and Juliet. Our 50th Anniversary cards were popular both as souvenirs and for sharing. Visitors enjoying some Canadiana rugs. Our Friday night vernissage set the tone for the weekend with a strong sense of pride. Throughout the exhibition, over 350 visitors moved through a rich and varied collection of 250 hooked rugs. Visitors took the time to pause, look closely, and appreciate the patience, skill, and imagination hooked into each work. Truly impressed with the beauty of our craft A couple asks Jacques about the technique of rug hooking. Reaching a 50th anniversary is a remarkable milestone, ...