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Easter Hook-In    April 14, 2025 Today felt like homecoming! To our delight, Dawna returned from her 3 months away, and Carolyn E, was in Quebec for a visit and joined us. So happy to see each other again. Some of us thought to wear our Easter Bonnets! What’s an Easter hook-in without Easter treats! A member asked about ironing a rug. And so, Candace then gave us a demonstration of how to use the Guild’s steam iron. Steam iron demonstration. Members decorated the room with bunnies, eggs, and carrots. Karen brought her homemade Easter basket of felted bunnies and eggs, and cord-wrapped carrots to decorate the door prize table. Claire brought her unique wooden box which she decorated with a tiny, hooked chicken rug surrounded by a mosaic of coloured eggshells. Karen’s Easter basket. More Easter decorations, including Claire’s wooden box, plus several of the door prizes. It was a fun Hook-In.  Happy Easter everyone!

St Patrick’s Day – Green Day Today, everybody’s Irish! Happy smiles. Our St Patrick’s Day event was a success, thanks to two dedicated committees. The decoration committee transformed the room with a St Patrick’s Day theme. Their creativity filled the space with green, creating an inviting atmosphere. From shamrock garlands to a sparkling centerpiece on the mantel, their work sparked fun. The snack table showcased Elizabeth’s shamrock cookies and Claire’s green biscotti. Liz, Chris, and Joanne enjoy a snack and chat. Cheers! Meanwhile, the paper bag auction committee excelled in sorting and setting up, ensuring everything was organized seamlessly. Following the auction, many members went home with new wools to add to their stashes, but the luck of the Irish was truly with Debbie M, who was able to build up her stash at this one event! Debbie had to borrow this handy travel case to transport her winnings home! Thank you to the committees who showed teamwork and dedication; they ma...

St Valentine    February 10, 2024. Red Day Our traditional Red Day photo 2025. Such a happy group together! Happy Valentine’s Day! Thank you, Cathy, for providing yummy treats for the morning snack. A very delighted Chris was the lucky winner of the beautiful door prize basket, provided and put together by Kitt (Liz and Emmy contributed some items also). And a second door prize of chocolates went to Helen.

Special Show & Tell: Christmas  Angel Blowing Horn, hooked by Debbie Séguin. Debra Séguin Angel Blowing Horn 10” x 35.5” 2018 Adaptation – from a wooden angel which my friend Sue had in her living room. Primitive style and Folk style Hooked with #6 cut on linen using recycled wool, dyed wool, yarn, and velvet Whipped edge using a velvety yarn I had seen my friend Sue’s wooden angel in her living room, and immediately asked if I could trace the wood and make a hooked rug! I love the results!

Christmas Hook-In on December 16, 2024   A party of Happy Rug Hookers! Photo taken by Harold and provided courtesy of Elizabeth. Hello everyone,  What a fabulous Christmas Party we enjoyed together this past Monday. Some of our members wished to attend but couldn't and we certainly missed them. Here are some highlights from our festive hook-in to share with you. 3 Beautiful smiles. Photo courtesy of Elizabeth. Debbie and her festive rug in the making. Photo courtesy of Elizabeth . Rudolph has arrived straight from the North! Photo courtesy of Elizabeth Craig. Emmy and Dawna Photo courtesy of Elizabeth. Janet, Hilary, and Chris full of joy! Photo courtesy of Elizabeth. Dawna and Kitt did most of the work to prepare the paper bag auction, all the proceeds going to a local food bank. Karen tries her luck for item #3. Another highlight of our Christmas Party is our potluck luncheon. Scrumptious savoury dishes, followed by delicious and delightful desserts. Lunch was followed ...

Monday Hook-In, October 28th, 2024  Halloween 2024    At Halloween, our members’ imaginations run wild with ideas as evidenced once again by the wonderful and novel costumes at our Monday Hook-In. . Mistress of the Macabre and Thirsty Vampire (Photo courtesy of Laura). Little Red Riding Hood putting her best foot forward! (Photo courtesy of Claire). Kitt set the stage with a fabulous, haunted house, adapted from a doll’s house. As the Swedish Chef, Kitt brought tasty but scary treats for all to enjoy. Group photo courtesy of Elizabeth. Thanks to all who contributed to the fun and those who provided door prizes. One lucky winner, Janet, was also celebrated for her October birthday!

Fête nationale  celebrations in Centennial Park June 24, 2024 The weather added a dramatic touch to the City of Beaconsfield’s Fête nationale celebrations in Centennial Park transforming the mood from chilly to cheerful as the sun broke open the clouds and marked the end to a rainy weekend. A live band set the afternoon’s rhythm against a backdrop of Fleurs-de-Lis flags, surrounded by food trucks and a variety of activities for children. One of our first visitors is MP Francis Scarpaleggia. BHCG volunteers and MP Francis Scarpaleggia . Photo courtesy of Elizabeth and Hugh. A live band draws an audience. A Steam Punk theatre artist is an attraction for children and adults alike. Isabelle, Jacques, Elizabeth and her husband Hugh, Debbie, Karen, Harold, Denise, Janet, and Emmy generously volunteered their time to enjoy the day with the public. At our booth we made a fine display of our rugs attracting a steady flow of visitors keen on learning about our craft. Numerous people...

February 12, 2024. Red Day Valentine’s Day - a day to celebrate love of all kinds! For us today, we celebrated the love of our craft and our community, and we each wore something red to prove it. Our Sell and Swap sale drew in some members we had not seen for a while, which is always a treat, as friendships grow deep over the years. Standing: Brenda, Judith, Claire, Kitt. Sitting: Denise, Karen, Harold. Hearts and Chocolate! Liz chooses this hoop at our Sell and Swap sale. Jacques, Gaétan, Mayumi, and Isabelle.    Sue, Joanne, Ann, and Helen. Jacqueline is one of the lucky door prize winners!

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...