99 Years Young!

Our own Joyce Jones recently celebrated a milestone birthday:  she is now 99 years old!  We feted her at our regular Thursday gathering, with cake and ice cream!

Joyce has been rug hooking since 1972, and has amassed some amazing rugs!  She regularly hosts our group at her stone farmhouse, and shares her knowledge and skills readily with us.  Still going strong, her current project is a William Morris Redcar pattern.

Looks like a good time was had by all!

Corn Roast at Lang

This past Sunday was Lang Pioneer Village’s Corn Roast, and the Northumberland Rug Hookers were there to demonstrate rug hooking:  Dianne, Judy and Audrey attended, and wore 19th century costumes, to boot!  There was a bit of rain in the morning, but as the weather cleared up more folks came along.

Here are some photos supplied by the Stitchery Guild (also there demonstrating).