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