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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...

July 26, 2021 Hook-In    by Emmy Maten Our guild held a Hook-in and a Paper Bag Auction under a large tent behind Centennial Hall. The fact that we have all been double-vaccinated, and that we were able to meet outdoors, allowed us to feel that wonderful sense of “normal” again, even if just for a few hours. Top : Jacques, Debbie, Emmy;  Middle : Isabelle, Kitt, Dawna, Heather;  Bottom : Ti, Claire, Denise, Candace;  Missing from picture : Maureen, Ann. Comfort on the porch. Many of us are keeping contact virtually through weekly Zoom meetings, a real bonus for those away in another country or at a cottage with internet access. But seeing our rug hooking friends in person brings a special joy! It was a golden opportunity for members to replenish their rug hooking supplies with our paper bag auction of some 50 pieces of donated items ranging from instruction books, background fabrics, wools, hoops, and some beautiful, finished pieces. Also available were Ti’s lus...

OHCG Newsletter_ Summer 2021 OHCG Newsletter 2021, Issue 2, Summer. Cover. OHCG Newsletter 2021, Issue 2, Summer. page 6. Somme of our members, celebrating International Punch Needle Rug Hooking Day!

It's Summer Break!    June marks the end of our virtual 45th anniversary year and our 2020-2021 season. Have a wonderful summer everyone! Our 45th Anniversary On-line Celebration   website section   will be available until September 2021. Next Show & Tell : October 2021. Matty Says: "It's Summer Break!"

Rugs From The Past              These pieces were exhibited prior to the 2017 Show. Use the label "Show & Tell" to see other rugs showcased in the past.    Show & Tell / Florals # 5 Featuring cushions    June marks the end of our virtual 45th anniversary year and our 2020-2021 season. Unusual as it was due to the pandemic, we still had a marvelous celebratory year. Time now to sit back in a comfy chair and relax! And enjoy the flowers! Have a wonderful summer everyone. Next Show&Tell : October 2021 Rose Kandy. Unnamed. Photo: Jayant Kandalgaonkar. Rose Kandy Unnamed Design by Lois J. Morris 2003  15” x 15”  According  to my memory, I began this piece in September 2003, when I took my retirement.  This cushion was never named as it was used as a teaching piece during a course given by Lois J Morris. We learned how to hold the material and the hook, to use the patterns, to create various stitches, and t...