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Our 2016 picnic By Jacqueline Bouchard BHCG 2016 Pinic Invitation - Illustration: Maria Romero On May 28, under warm and sunny skies, 30 of our members and 23 guests came to Centennial Hall to enjoy our annual picnic. At the door, we were greeted by the dazzling smile of our Denise Vandenbemden who gave us each a beautiful pin in the shape of a hook, a creation of our talented artists Isabelle and Claire. In the Hall, tables had already been set up by our regular fairies and magicians. A very large table overflowing with culinary delights stood in the middle, and was flanked with other tables offering artistic items for sale or for the silent auction and the draws. As soon as they came in, our members and guests continued to ply the various tables with their generous gifts.In the back room Judith Dallegret, and Linda Desbiens of Silk Divine, were tempting buyers with their colourful wares. Outside, our guests, from far and near, had chosen to sit on the verandah and were...

Illustration: Maria Romero The Beaconsfield Hooking Crafters Guild Is pleased to invite you to its Annual Picnic On Saturday 28th May 2016 from 10.00am to 3.00pm At Centennial Hall, 288 Beaconsfield Blvd, Beaconsfield, Quebec Daytime Fun: • Awesome Auction with our “Notorious Auctioneer” - Louise de Tonnancour – Assisted by our Jacques Lepage • Door Prizes, Raffle & Silent Auction • Show n Tell • Rug Display • Sale Table of Rug Hooking & Handmade Items Fabulous Vendors: Judith Dallegret & Linda Desbiens of Silk Devine + Divintiy Fibres (Etsy) What to Bring: • Your lawn chair (if the weather’s nice ☺) • A piece to Show and Tell/Hook Refreshments, morning nibbles & lunch will be provided by the members of the Guild. RSVP to Dawna Matthew at : matthewd@ca.inter.net

Dye & Basic Color Course by  Lois Morris Mondays: May 2nd,   May 9th,  and May 16th, 2016  On May 2016,  some new members learned the basis of dyeing with Lois Morris. During 3 Mondays, she offered a Dye Course  which covered the basic color wheel and Dye techniques as Dip dye, Spot dye, Onion Skin, Over dyeing, Paintbrush dyeing and Swatch dyeing. Dye Course

Doug Rankin  Wide-Cut Shaded Flower May 13-15, 2016 A beautiful weekend Rug Hooking Poppies, Roses and Irises in the serene surrounding of L’Ermitage Sainte-Croix, Pierrefonds.  The Executive hosted Doug & Anne Rankin of Highland Heart Hookery, Nova Scotia. 8 people attended the class, in which Doug gave detailed instruction in written and demonstration form. Highland Heart Hookery, Nova Scotia Website:  http://www.hookarug.com/index.htm L'Ermitage Sainte-Croix, Pierrefonds, Quebec One of many meals served - fabulous view of the Lake of Two Mountains Ti getting to grips with a pedestal stand Dawna on her 2nd iris! Aurora's Rose Claire making great headway on the 1st day Ann finally succumbs to hanging up her sewing scissors and buys a specialty Rug Hooking pair Last day  Left to Right front row:Ti Seymour,Dawna Matthew,Claire Fradette,Sylvia Solomon,Candace Fradette,Elaine Armstrong Left to...

Celebration ensued at Beaconsfield, Lois Morris and Ti Seymour brought their OHCG ribbons to Show and Tell. Winning Team at OHCG 50th Annual Conference See Related Post: Lois Morris and Ti Seymour / In The News

Huge thanks to Dawna Matthew, BHCG Vice President, who worked tirelessly behind the scenes pulling together all our equipment needed for our Road Trip to OHCG Annual. Dawna Matthew Keywords:  Thanks / Farewell,

Jacqueline Bouchard Treasurer 2014 - 2016 Thanks Jackie for all your hard work as a treasurer over the past 3 years! Illustration: Maria Romero Keywords:  Thanks / Farewell,

We are so proud to announce that two of our members received. special recognition at the Ontario Hooking Craft Guild’s annual rug show which was held in May at the Deerhurst Resort in Huntsville, Ontario. Lois Morris, our founder, won first prize in the Alternative Fibres and Techniques category and Ti Seymour, our president, was awarded the ribbon for honourable mention in the same category. Congratulations Lois and Ti! Lois Morris wins Alternative Fibres and Techniques Category Ti Seymour receives and Honourable Mention in the Alternative Fibres and Techniques Category

MuskokaRegion.com News Fibre arts fill Deerhurst Resort in Huntsville for 50th OHCG conference Sun., May 01, 2016 | By Alison Brownlee HUNTSVILLE SHINES AT HOOKED RUG CONFERENCE | Alison Brownlee HUNTSVILLE – The room was buzzing with visitors admiring the intricate works of fibre art displayed at Deerhurst Resort on Sunday. The Ontario Hooking Craft Guild hosted its 50th anniversary conference with 400 members representing the 60 guild branches at the Huntsville resort from April 29 to May 1. The event included an open house for the public featuring hundreds of wall hangings and rugs woven in every colour and depicting innumerable scenes based on the artists’ individual styles and designs. Wanda Wallace, conference co-chair, said the anniversary celebration marked a milestone for the guild, while also preserving a heritage craft. There is a significance in not losing our history,” said Wallace. Dianne Algera, fellow conference co-chair, agree...