Merry Christmas everyone!
I have been reflecting over the events in my life in the past year and realize I have so much to be thankful for. This year did not start out as well as I had wished as I was quite unwell for the 1st couple of months and was forced to leave a job I enjoyed. It's funny how life works out because it brought me to the conclusion that I would have to change my vocation and I started the little shop on Main St.
To be honest I was quite fearful that it may not work out but it has actually been a godsend. The greatest gift it has brought is the wonderful people who come through the doors that bring their creativity and inspiration to me on a daily basis. It is heartwarming to see those of like mind and kindred spirit gather to share their wisdom and build friendships around the table as we drink our tea. I thank you all for this blessing and hope that you all enjoy your time at the shop as much as I enjoy having you there.
The Patchwork of Hookers will be meeting on Sat Dec 8, at noon-4pm for their Christmas gathering, they are having a Secret Santa and are asking that those who wish to participate bring a homemade gift valued no more than $10. New members are always made welcome.
The new dates for the Patchwork meetings starting in January are as follows: Jan 19, 2008, Feb 2, Feb 23, Mar 1 and 29, Apr 26, May 31, June 13 from noon-4pm.
April 17, May 31, June 23 from 10am-2pm
If you have any questions please call me at the store. Hours are Tues-Sat 10-5. 705-549-1060
Fleece Artist yarns and kits have recently arrived at the store. If you haven't heard of them the yarn is delightful as it is all hand painted. Come in and take a look, it is just nice to see and touch.
Hoops and Hooks have (finally!) arrived. Natural Woolrich and Houndstooth is now in and red dot trace-a-pat is on its way. We have had many of the ladies ordering cutters and blades. I will order these for people on request they usually take 2-3 weeks to arrive.
Beginner class will start Tues. Jan 14th, 1-3 pm. I will have! the project at the studio to view the 1st week back in January. Call for more detail if needed.
There are new soaps and teas arriving as well we have a new silversmith, Linda Neilon who has brought in some wonderful handmade silver and semi-precious stone jewellery which has been very popular.
Gayle Moon has brought in some lovely Christmal jewellery as well as some lovely new colors for winter, she has such flare that girl!
Well the snow continues to blow and pile up but that hasn't seemed to stopped people from coming out(except last monday, I stayed in my pj's all day working around the house,then showered and put more pj's on, it was wonderful!), so bundle up, keep warm and have a safe and wonderful holiday season. Karen
Thursday, December 6, 2007
Thursday, August 30, 2007
August 30, 2007-Studio Newsletter
Hi Everyone,
It's so hard to believe that summer is quickly coming to an end. It feels like it has flown by as it has been so eventful.
Our group met at the Penetanguishene Centennial Museum for our monthly summer hook-in this month. The Museum has been very welcoming and view us as a positive addition as we demonstrate this historical art for all to view. It was a very relaxing meeting and the weather was lovely.
Ann Hallett was working on a wonderful monochromatic piece in blacks/browns/greys and 1 added color "oranges" as she was doing a pumpkin rug-it was stunning.
Sandy Gow finished her "Hip & Hop" design from the shop, it is amazing thow thw same pattern turns out so different, it is so vibrant and whimsical compared to mine. Good work Sandy.
Barb Charlebois brought some beautiful fruit motif chair pads to show us and continues to hook on the floral piece she is doing, which is lovely, all the work was done in yarn.
Neva brought her "Jennifer Manuel" purse patter of houses which she hooked with dyed nylons and added beaded handles, it is delightful and I hope she brings it to RUG to show it off and to show Jennifer.
Gail Lawson has finished her 3 bears rug also done in yarn, and has started a new one. Gails rugs all have a wonderful naive look to them and are very artistic.
Eileen Powers was working on a nautical piece using shoelaces for the white rope which was very effective.
It amazes me how much creative energy is brought to the group by all the members. I always come away with an abundance of inspiration after a meeting thanks to all of you.
Eileen will be letting us know the dates of the fall meetings at the superstore soon.
The ladies at the last meeting were requesting we do another tour on the Georgian Queen to see the fall colors. Perhaps a Saturday would be best so that our members that work during the week can attend without losing time. We will pick a date at the next meeting....Please feel free to bring a friend along even if they are not a hooker they can do another craft or just enjoy the view.
Ruggers United Gather will be held on September 29th this fall. I hope most of you can make it as it is a great time.
On August 11th, I attended the Metis Day at Discovery Harbour to talk about the history of rug hooking and do a display of the antique rug patterns and tools, plus show the newer rugs and do demonstration. It was a very successful day as we had over 500 people attend. It is a celebration of the Metis Culture and very interesting to visit. I came away with a happy heart and a sore throat from talking too much (I'm sure you all find that very hard to believe,HAHA)
August 22nd, I was asked to speak on the History of Rug Hooking to a group of ladies at the Centennial Museum. I would like to thank Barb Charlebois and Louise Zoschke very much for all the help the gave me in helping to show the antiquie patterns and demostrating how to pull loops to the ladies, you helped make the night a success. I think you should know that we were complimented by some of the ladies who visited the store afterwards. It is very rewarding to pass on the history and have it appreciated. It's surprising how many people talk about their memories of their mothers and grandmothers hooking rugs and even helping to cut the strips. It's too bad not more of these people had the rugs to show.
The "Beginner Rug Hooking Course" being offered through the studio will start on September 18th. There will be an afternoon class from 1-3 and an evening class from 7-9pm. The course will take place at the museum if there are more that 6 persons in the class or at my home if there are 6 or less. I will let the students know the location closer to the date.
The course cost will be $50 for 5 lessons, one of which will be a 1:1 course to pick or prep your pattern and learn how to measure the piece for the wool required.
There is a $20 deposit required to hold your seat and to order your hoop/hook which will run approximately $35 for both. The price of the pattern will depend on what you decide on. I have been donated recycled material which I will share with you all to keep the cost at a minimum.
Students are required to bring a small pair of sharp scissors, a margarine container(small) and a bag to hold your project and supplies. I hope to make this a relaxed and enjoyable experience for all who attend, so sit back and enjoy.
Happy Hooking Everyone,
Karen
It's so hard to believe that summer is quickly coming to an end. It feels like it has flown by as it has been so eventful.
Our group met at the Penetanguishene Centennial Museum for our monthly summer hook-in this month. The Museum has been very welcoming and view us as a positive addition as we demonstrate this historical art for all to view. It was a very relaxing meeting and the weather was lovely.
Ann Hallett was working on a wonderful monochromatic piece in blacks/browns/greys and 1 added color "oranges" as she was doing a pumpkin rug-it was stunning.
Sandy Gow finished her "Hip & Hop" design from the shop, it is amazing thow thw same pattern turns out so different, it is so vibrant and whimsical compared to mine. Good work Sandy.
Barb Charlebois brought some beautiful fruit motif chair pads to show us and continues to hook on the floral piece she is doing, which is lovely, all the work was done in yarn.
Neva brought her "Jennifer Manuel" purse patter of houses which she hooked with dyed nylons and added beaded handles, it is delightful and I hope she brings it to RUG to show it off and to show Jennifer.
Gail Lawson has finished her 3 bears rug also done in yarn, and has started a new one. Gails rugs all have a wonderful naive look to them and are very artistic.
Eileen Powers was working on a nautical piece using shoelaces for the white rope which was very effective.
It amazes me how much creative energy is brought to the group by all the members. I always come away with an abundance of inspiration after a meeting thanks to all of you.
Eileen will be letting us know the dates of the fall meetings at the superstore soon.
The ladies at the last meeting were requesting we do another tour on the Georgian Queen to see the fall colors. Perhaps a Saturday would be best so that our members that work during the week can attend without losing time. We will pick a date at the next meeting....Please feel free to bring a friend along even if they are not a hooker they can do another craft or just enjoy the view.
Ruggers United Gather will be held on September 29th this fall. I hope most of you can make it as it is a great time.
On August 11th, I attended the Metis Day at Discovery Harbour to talk about the history of rug hooking and do a display of the antique rug patterns and tools, plus show the newer rugs and do demonstration. It was a very successful day as we had over 500 people attend. It is a celebration of the Metis Culture and very interesting to visit. I came away with a happy heart and a sore throat from talking too much (I'm sure you all find that very hard to believe,HAHA)
August 22nd, I was asked to speak on the History of Rug Hooking to a group of ladies at the Centennial Museum. I would like to thank Barb Charlebois and Louise Zoschke very much for all the help the gave me in helping to show the antiquie patterns and demostrating how to pull loops to the ladies, you helped make the night a success. I think you should know that we were complimented by some of the ladies who visited the store afterwards. It is very rewarding to pass on the history and have it appreciated. It's surprising how many people talk about their memories of their mothers and grandmothers hooking rugs and even helping to cut the strips. It's too bad not more of these people had the rugs to show.
The "Beginner Rug Hooking Course" being offered through the studio will start on September 18th. There will be an afternoon class from 1-3 and an evening class from 7-9pm. The course will take place at the museum if there are more that 6 persons in the class or at my home if there are 6 or less. I will let the students know the location closer to the date.
The course cost will be $50 for 5 lessons, one of which will be a 1:1 course to pick or prep your pattern and learn how to measure the piece for the wool required.
There is a $20 deposit required to hold your seat and to order your hoop/hook which will run approximately $35 for both. The price of the pattern will depend on what you decide on. I have been donated recycled material which I will share with you all to keep the cost at a minimum.
Students are required to bring a small pair of sharp scissors, a margarine container(small) and a bag to hold your project and supplies. I hope to make this a relaxed and enjoyable experience for all who attend, so sit back and enjoy.
Happy Hooking Everyone,
Karen
Thursday, July 26, 2007
All aboard
It's hard to believe that we are half way through summer. It's been a busy one with the store, courses and obligations to family/friends, but a good one so far. I want to thank everyone for being so supportive of my new venture in starting the store, it sure makes life easier with friends like all of you.
We met for our hookin on the Georgian Queen on Tues July 24th. It was a great success and those who joined us enjoyed the trip and were wondering when we could do it again. We came up with the idea of taking the fall color tour, those interested can perhaps let me know and we can plan it at our next meeting at the superstore. I will post meeting dates at the superstore next month as I still need to get a hold of Theresa to get the dates from her(we have been playing phone tag).
Ann Hallet, Jennifer Kia and myself took the trip to Wiarton for another course with Wanda Kerr, this time we took the "Creativity Course" it was a very interesting day and informative course and I would recommend it hightly. The last 2 courses we took in June, faces and color course we equally as good and I am so thrilled I was able to take all three as you learn so much in one day. If anyone is interest in her courses just email me and I will give you her information.
I have been asked to do a display on the history of rug hooking, and demonstration of hooking on Metis Day at Discovery Harbour in Penetanguishene, on Saturday August 11th. Metis Day depicts the life/history/culture of the Metis people in our area and how we came to the area after the war of 1812 when the Americans to Drummond Island and Mackinaw Island after the war. It was a very successful and interesting day last year with beading, salve making, soap making, trapping display... and should be the same and better this year as it will be our second time doing it. There will be cultural events going on all day and traditional foods being made. If you get the chance please come out and join the fun.
I will be having "Sip & Knits" at the store starting in September on Wednesday mornings from 10-noon and the same for hooking on Thursday mornings 10-noon, join me for a cup of tea and a good old chin wag. I will need you to call and let me know if your coming as I will only have room for 6 people so I can reserve the seats. Just let me know if you want to come by calling me at the store 549-1060, leave a message if it's after hours.
We will be having another hookin on August 21, 2007 at my home, 42 Water St, Penetanguishene from 1-4pm. Please feel free to drop in and join us, call the shop for directions if needed. Hope to you can join us. Happy Hooking/Knitting or what ever else inspires you, Karen
We met for our hookin on the Georgian Queen on Tues July 24th. It was a great success and those who joined us enjoyed the trip and were wondering when we could do it again. We came up with the idea of taking the fall color tour, those interested can perhaps let me know and we can plan it at our next meeting at the superstore. I will post meeting dates at the superstore next month as I still need to get a hold of Theresa to get the dates from her(we have been playing phone tag).
Ann Hallet, Jennifer Kia and myself took the trip to Wiarton for another course with Wanda Kerr, this time we took the "Creativity Course" it was a very interesting day and informative course and I would recommend it hightly. The last 2 courses we took in June, faces and color course we equally as good and I am so thrilled I was able to take all three as you learn so much in one day. If anyone is interest in her courses just email me and I will give you her information.
I have been asked to do a display on the history of rug hooking, and demonstration of hooking on Metis Day at Discovery Harbour in Penetanguishene, on Saturday August 11th. Metis Day depicts the life/history/culture of the Metis people in our area and how we came to the area after the war of 1812 when the Americans to Drummond Island and Mackinaw Island after the war. It was a very successful and interesting day last year with beading, salve making, soap making, trapping display... and should be the same and better this year as it will be our second time doing it. There will be cultural events going on all day and traditional foods being made. If you get the chance please come out and join the fun.
I will be having "Sip & Knits" at the store starting in September on Wednesday mornings from 10-noon and the same for hooking on Thursday mornings 10-noon, join me for a cup of tea and a good old chin wag. I will need you to call and let me know if your coming as I will only have room for 6 people so I can reserve the seats. Just let me know if you want to come by calling me at the store 549-1060, leave a message if it's after hours.
We will be having another hookin on August 21, 2007 at my home, 42 Water St, Penetanguishene from 1-4pm. Please feel free to drop in and join us, call the shop for directions if needed. Hope to you can join us. Happy Hooking/Knitting or what ever else inspires you, Karen
Tuesday, July 3, 2007
Studio by the Bay
Hi Everyone,
The store is finally open! It has been alot of work but it's has been so rewarding and I want to thank everyone who has come in to show their support. The store is open from Tuesday to Friday from 10-5:30 and Sat from 10-4. Sunday and Monday by chance or appointment.
My new phone # at home is 705-549-1060, please feel free to call if you need anything.
The Patchwork of Hookers next meeting will be on the "Georgian Queen" on Tuesday July 24, 2007 from 1:30-5:30pm, bring your hooking, your friends and a smile. The boat will be leaving at 2pm from the Penetanguishene Town Dock at the bottom of Main St in Penetang. Hwy 93, turns into Main St. so just follow it to the end. If you want to attend please give me a call at 549-1060(the store) or home 549-6624, if we have 20 people in our group our rate will be $20 if not it will be $25 each. Hope to see on board it's a beautiful cruise.
The store is carrying the art work of Cathy Earles a 3D stainglass artist and watercolorist, her cards come to life with her paintings of fish and her favorite fishing spots as she is an avid bass fisherlady. Her stainglass sailboats and schooners are beautiful would add to any decor.
We have Sandy Gows fibre arts, she is well known in our area for her beautiful quilts. She will design outdoor patio cushions to match your decor. Sandy has also taken up rug hooking and has applied that to her creations as well.
Donna Light is a local soap maker. The store has a lovely aroma thanks to her. The soaps are long lasting and have a delicious aroma. She also makes herbal teas which will also be available soon.
Gayle Moon has delighted us with her wire art jewellery. She has always had a flare for what looks good on us ladies and she hasn't disappointed us with the jewellery. (Alot of you may know Gayle from the Lindor store as she is the manager there.)
Kathy Stewart has brought is some of her beach bags and totes. A delightful accent for the beach. She has been a local nursery school teacher and has now turned her hand to sewing.
I guess I should mention myself, I design rugs and kits for the rug hooking and also do folk art.
We will also be getting work from George Varney(lead glass artist), Gayle Thompson(stainglass artist and teacher) and Ann Hallet(we actually have some of her Maple Leafs on sticks and rug hooked stars already)
Some of the artists will custom make items at your request so please don't hestitate to ask us if you are looking for a unique piece.
We also have a good selection of yarns in and rug hooking supplies, alittle bit of everything.
So hope to see you soon,
Have a great summer, Karen
The store is finally open! It has been alot of work but it's has been so rewarding and I want to thank everyone who has come in to show their support. The store is open from Tuesday to Friday from 10-5:30 and Sat from 10-4. Sunday and Monday by chance or appointment.
My new phone # at home is 705-549-1060, please feel free to call if you need anything.
The Patchwork of Hookers next meeting will be on the "Georgian Queen" on Tuesday July 24, 2007 from 1:30-5:30pm, bring your hooking, your friends and a smile. The boat will be leaving at 2pm from the Penetanguishene Town Dock at the bottom of Main St in Penetang. Hwy 93, turns into Main St. so just follow it to the end. If you want to attend please give me a call at 549-1060(the store) or home 549-6624, if we have 20 people in our group our rate will be $20 if not it will be $25 each. Hope to see on board it's a beautiful cruise.
The store is carrying the art work of Cathy Earles a 3D stainglass artist and watercolorist, her cards come to life with her paintings of fish and her favorite fishing spots as she is an avid bass fisherlady. Her stainglass sailboats and schooners are beautiful would add to any decor.
We have Sandy Gows fibre arts, she is well known in our area for her beautiful quilts. She will design outdoor patio cushions to match your decor. Sandy has also taken up rug hooking and has applied that to her creations as well.
Donna Light is a local soap maker. The store has a lovely aroma thanks to her. The soaps are long lasting and have a delicious aroma. She also makes herbal teas which will also be available soon.
Gayle Moon has delighted us with her wire art jewellery. She has always had a flare for what looks good on us ladies and she hasn't disappointed us with the jewellery. (Alot of you may know Gayle from the Lindor store as she is the manager there.)
Kathy Stewart has brought is some of her beach bags and totes. A delightful accent for the beach. She has been a local nursery school teacher and has now turned her hand to sewing.
I guess I should mention myself, I design rugs and kits for the rug hooking and also do folk art.
We will also be getting work from George Varney(lead glass artist), Gayle Thompson(stainglass artist and teacher) and Ann Hallet(we actually have some of her Maple Leafs on sticks and rug hooked stars already)
Some of the artists will custom make items at your request so please don't hestitate to ask us if you are looking for a unique piece.
We also have a good selection of yarns in and rug hooking supplies, alittle bit of everything.
So hope to see you soon,
Have a great summer, Karen
Thursday, June 14, 2007
Studio by the Bay
Well the store is starting to come along and we are stocking the shelves. I'm hoping to open on Wed June the 20th and have a grand opening on the 23rd. I hope the signs are up(crossing my fingers) and all goes well but I expect like usual there will be a few glitches.
We have some wonderful artists contributing to our stock, Ann Hallet(after her studio tour is over), Kathy Earles who does wonderful 3D stain glass ships/wood work/watercolor, Sandy Gow who does beautiful fibre arts and designs, Elora Soap Works soap and much more..... plus rug hooking and knitting supplies and yarns. It is all so overwhelming to be honest with you all.
Yesterday I was at a meeting with the OHCG committee to put on the annual meeting here in Midland in May of 2008. I hope you will all consider joining the Guild so you can take part in the festivities as the event is fabulous. The theme will be "Hooked on History". It is well worth the cost of enrollment and the cost of attendance. If you don't join the public is allowed to look at the rugs on the Sunday. The Patchwork of Hookers have been invited to do a hookin at the annual on the Sunday, so we can tell the others about our area and how we came about. Also it will give you all a chance to find out more about the OHCG, kind of like trying it on without having to buy.
I have found joining the guild and the Orillia branch and having our own branch here very rewarding.
Well I better get some rest as I still have alot to do in the next week to get up and going, feel free to drop in anytime and hopefully I'll see you at the next hookin at my house(42 Water St, Penetang) 10-3pm on the 26th of June. Call for directions at 549-1060 or 549-6624.
We have some wonderful artists contributing to our stock, Ann Hallet(after her studio tour is over), Kathy Earles who does wonderful 3D stain glass ships/wood work/watercolor, Sandy Gow who does beautiful fibre arts and designs, Elora Soap Works soap and much more..... plus rug hooking and knitting supplies and yarns. It is all so overwhelming to be honest with you all.
Yesterday I was at a meeting with the OHCG committee to put on the annual meeting here in Midland in May of 2008. I hope you will all consider joining the Guild so you can take part in the festivities as the event is fabulous. The theme will be "Hooked on History". It is well worth the cost of enrollment and the cost of attendance. If you don't join the public is allowed to look at the rugs on the Sunday. The Patchwork of Hookers have been invited to do a hookin at the annual on the Sunday, so we can tell the others about our area and how we came about. Also it will give you all a chance to find out more about the OHCG, kind of like trying it on without having to buy.
I have found joining the guild and the Orillia branch and having our own branch here very rewarding.
Well I better get some rest as I still have alot to do in the next week to get up and going, feel free to drop in anytime and hopefully I'll see you at the next hookin at my house(42 Water St, Penetang) 10-3pm on the 26th of June. Call for directions at 549-1060 or 549-6624.
Tuesday, May 29, 2007
Welcome
It's been a long winter and my website is finally up and running no thanks to me, Sandy McGreeghan has been very patient and very intuitive when it comes to working with me.
It took me a while to decide how it should look and what it should say, a long process for me as I kept changing my mind in the middle of things. First I was doing an online shop and switched in the middle of everything to having a downtown location. Sandy really earned her money on this one. Anyway, we are up and running and the new shop will open by June 20th if not sooner, Paul and I are very excited about it all and hope you will all drop in for a cup of tea and a browse around.
The Patchwork Hookers met yesterday at Zehrs for the last day before our summer break. We shared news, drank tea and had a good chin wag, oh yes we did a bit of hooking too. We had a Mrs Shay drop in for a look at what we were all doing. It's always nice to see people that are interested, that's how many of us started this craft in the first place. We will be meeting next on June 26th at the house(42 Water St, Penetang) from 10 am till 3 pm for our next hook in- all are welcome. Weather permitting we may walk down to the waterfront to hook . We were also discussing going out on the Georgian Queen for an afternoon of hooking, those interested let me know and I will add your name, we just have to pick a date.
I will add to the blog regularly so keep checking in for news. Take care and hope to see you all soon. Happy Hooking, Knitting, Painting or what ever you enjoy, Karen
It took me a while to decide how it should look and what it should say, a long process for me as I kept changing my mind in the middle of things. First I was doing an online shop and switched in the middle of everything to having a downtown location. Sandy really earned her money on this one. Anyway, we are up and running and the new shop will open by June 20th if not sooner, Paul and I are very excited about it all and hope you will all drop in for a cup of tea and a browse around.
The Patchwork Hookers met yesterday at Zehrs for the last day before our summer break. We shared news, drank tea and had a good chin wag, oh yes we did a bit of hooking too. We had a Mrs Shay drop in for a look at what we were all doing. It's always nice to see people that are interested, that's how many of us started this craft in the first place. We will be meeting next on June 26th at the house(42 Water St, Penetang) from 10 am till 3 pm for our next hook in- all are welcome. Weather permitting we may walk down to the waterfront to hook . We were also discussing going out on the Georgian Queen for an afternoon of hooking, those interested let me know and I will add your name, we just have to pick a date.
I will add to the blog regularly so keep checking in for news. Take care and hope to see you all soon. Happy Hooking, Knitting, Painting or what ever you enjoy, Karen
Monday, May 28, 2007
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