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Easter Hook-In March 30, 2026 The Easter-themed hook-in was a lively and cheerful affair. Many arrived wearing festive Easter bonnets, while others donned a fascinator from Claire’s colourful collection. Despite a busy day prior with Helen’s workshop drawing a crowd, today saw a big turnout of 29 members who came to share in the fun and to experience a Show and Tell, organized by Jacques.    Proud to show progress from yesterday's workshop A surprise treat:    Judith Dallegret, one of our BHCG rug hooking teachers, attended and brought several of her fabulous large floor rugs to show. Most fascinating was her story about her Morehouse ru g and her family roots. Judith tells the story of her Morehouse rug                                                        Everyone has a turn to show what they are working on We heard many ooo’s...

September 27, 2021 Hook-In By Emmy Maten Our last outdoor Hook-In of the season  Despite a gray sky, with a threat of rain, we held our 3rd and final outdoor Hook-In for the season. Some great news is we welcomed two new members, Laura, and Lisa! Lisa. Helen looks on. Laura It was wonderful to see Carolyn M. back after she enjoyed a stay with family and the outdoors. Jacques says “Hi”!. From left to right: Carolyn M., Jacques, Isabelle and Chris. Juliet admires Denise’s new punch needle project. Isabelle looks on while Chris shows off the beginnings of her new Lisa Ferguson pattern. A Hook-In doesn’t always mean we hook!. From Left to right: Debbie, Juliet, Helen and Heather. The rain held off until after noon and now our hopes are that we might be able to return to some form of indoor meetings this fall. From left to right: Emmy, Debbie, and Juliet. Related Posts:  Get-together/August 2021 ;  Get-together/July 2021 ;  Get-together/September 2020 ;  Get-together...

August 30, 2021 Hook-In    by Emmy Maten and Ti Seymour A Welcome reached out to all our members for our second Hook-In of the summer. Although many of us have had little contact with each other due to the pandemic, it was evident that creative powers have flourished throughout the year, as seen with our informal Show and Tell. Amazing pieces of art! Bravo everyone! Debbie shows her Welcome mat . From left to right: Debbie, Denise M., and Andrée. Fay is having fun! It's Show and Tell Time! Enjoy some pictures of our traditional Show & Tell, with work in progress and finished rugs!  Debbie's Moose. Inspired by a painting, Chris created her own design with a stunning truck. Crows Pillow. Chris’s Tom Thomson pattern by Carol Shewan. Chris’s rescue cats from Bee Meadow Farm. Raising funds for Bee Meadow Farm. Chris' original design. Another amazing rug hooked by Chris. Mary's Tiger. Helen prepares for her Show and Tell. Helen’s daughters. Work in progress - Christmas pi...

Get-together in Centennial Park_ July 31, 2020 Emmy Maten Several members of our Guild have been involved in a group project of one large rug made of smaller tiles, each hooked by a different member. More than half the rug pieces were handed in by February. And then the Covid-19 restrictions came in early March. Recently, with cases down, we decided to meet safely outside in Centennial Park to collect the remaining rug pieces. With masks all the norm, we felt no inhibitions wearing them and were delighted to see each other in person. It has been 5 months since we were last together in Centennial Hall! Everyone agreed that we should plan a September Hook-In in the park, as long as Covid-19 cases are still low. Rug hooking creates such a special bond between us all. Get-together in Centennial Park. July 31st, 2020 Related Posts:  Get-together /September 2021 Keywords: Covid

“What’s on Your Frame?”       By Emmy Maten    March 24 Dawna Matthew had a wonderful idea. With everyone at home and physical meetings no longer possible, wouldn’t it be fun to try a “Show and Tell” by email, or better “What’s on Your Frame?” so we can see what everyone is working on? It has been a great success, opening up a new way to stay connected and inspired. The process is easy. Just send Dawna a photo of your work with a few words. Dawna then sends it to all our members and then we can reply with a message to the creator if we wish. To start the ball rolling, Dawna went first. She had attended the Searsport Rug Hooking School in Florida and worked on a Snowman piece and a Santa piece (both Searsport patterns) to “help keep me cool when it was 80F!”. She took a class with Ali Strebel to learn different techniques such as caterpillar, ruching, and needle felting to create a sea turtle swimming in the sea. Stay connected and inspired wi...

Congratulations! Louise finished her fisrt rug! One of our new members, Louise, just finished her first rug. Look at that smile! Congratulations Louise!

Show & Tell _ Show & Tell by BHCG members of rugs in progress during Hook-In of  January 7th, 2019. Chris' Cat Chris has finished her wonderful cat. It will be made into a footstool cover. Jacques Lepage   For those of you following Jacques' rug! Enjoy! Joanne Joanne just finished her rug which shows her backyard. It had us all wishing we could be there, sitting by the pool, on this cold winter day!