Tailgate!

We held a tailgate party in Cobourg today - we normally gather at this time of year to celebrate the season and exchange small gifts, and eat, eat, eat....but due to Covid, we opted for a tailgate party that would allow us to congregate in a socially responsible way.  All of this was the brainchild of our own Christine!

There were about 20 of us, at the Frink.  The weather was somewhat cooperative - no snow or rain, but some sunshine would have been lovely.  We got to meet up with old friends, and new!  (Welcome to the folks just joining our group!)

Karen Kaiser joined us with wool and other goodies for sale.  She also had 2 free patterns she brought along to share - check your emails!

There were lots of cookies, and caramel corn, along with thermoses of hot chocolate, tea, apple juice, all served via the trunk of Christine’s and Bonnie’s cars.

Some of us haven’t seen each other since February, so there was lots to show and tell about.

And then there was the gift exchange.  We encouraged folks to make and/or bring something small, and there were lots of different items!  There was felting, embroidery, jewellery making, crochet, knitting, and even some hooking!

Tanya even got one of the guys working on the rink to come over and take our photo!

Maybe we’ll do this again?!?

A HUGE thank you to Christine for mobilizing us on this extravaganza!

December Zoom

We held another zoom session with 15 attendees - thanks to Iris’ internet account and my iPad!!  There were 2 groups who did the “buddy thing”, with folks at Karen Kaiser’s and Joyce Jones. We also had Carol Rolph and Martina Munroe there, along with 2 new folks: Bonnie Young and Sharleen Ward. Here’s a screen shot taken midway through - Mary Lou Adams joined us afterwards. 

We had a lovely chat, and did a show n tell of what we’ve been working on - very talented folks!  Dianne also filled us in on the plans for the OHCG Annual conference coming up in April. 

Here are some shots of Iris and Claire’s show n tell  

Some more shots from Joyce’s kitchen (and yes, these are real hooked rugs in the floor!):

There may be more zoom events in the not too distant future. Perhaps an evening one? And possibly another in January, maybe in our usual Monday slot?  Stay tuned for more updates. 

(The photo at the top of the post is of a lovely hooked piece hanging on the wall in Joyce’s kitchen)

Remembering John Major

I am so sad to inform you that one of our dearest rug hookers, John Major, died yesterday at the Golden Plough Lodge in Cobourg. His entire family from Calgary and Wisconsin were able to be with him in his final weeks and days – such a blessing. The funeral will take place this coming Thursday at Grace Church, 440 King Street East, Cobourg (our usual hooking spot), at 2pm. Regarding attendance, numbers are restricted but the service will be live-streamed should you wish to attend. I will send you a link when I receive it.

We also remember Maureen during the very difficult time, especially since she has had the close companionship and personal care from John for so many years. She will miss him tremendously as her own health continues to decline.

 

Jennifer was able to dig up some great photos of John “in the act” of rug hooking. We all remember the top photo of John with of his Bluenose rug – a real beauty. The second photo is of John demonstrating to a young lad the finer techniques of rug hooking at our amazing display at the Art Gallery of Northumberland – April, 2017?

Here are some more photos of John: