WORLD WIDE KNIT IN PUBLIC DAY (WWKIP)- JUNE 18TH, 2016

This Saturday is World Wide Knit in Public Day.  It is the largest knitter run event in the world.  It increases public awareness of the craft and can also support popular causes.  You can check out the official website by clicking on the WWKIP link to read more about the event and how some KIP groups are knitting against gun violence, while another group  knits in support of victims,  families and friends of the recent violence in Orlando.

Does anyone know if there is a rughooking equivalent?  Hmmmm.  🤔

THE BARN RAISING PROJECT - RUGS AT THE BROCKVILLE MUSEUM

The Barn Raising Project: September 20 - October 16 2016
The Barn Raising Project is a travelling exhibition of traditional hooked artwork from the Simcoe County Museum and the Huronia Branch of the Ontario Hooking Craft Guild.  The 40 pieces depict the rural barns of Canada.  Brought to Brockville by the Brockville Thousand Islanders Rug Hooking Guild. Click on THE BARN RAISING PROJECT to connect to the Brockville Museum Website for more information and updates.

YARD SALE - THE FARM HAS SOLD

Andy and Kim have sold the farm.  In an effort to clear out, they are having a yard sale.

When: Saturday and Sunday,  June 18th and 19th, 2016,  8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Where:  613 Escott Yonge Townline Road, Mallorytown, Ontario

Directions:  Leeds Rd. #5 North of Mallorytown, Left on Junetown Rd., take Junetown Road to the end, turn right on Escott/Yonge Townline Road, #613 is the first farm on the right, a ways in.

THOUSAND ISLANDS SENIORS EXPO

Women Matters has been invited to exhibit at this event as the we have been recognized as a group that contributes to the social health of the community.   Well done gals!  

Seniors’ Expo

June 18, 2016

10 am to 3 pm

Location: Landsdowne Community Hall

1 Jessie Street, Landsdowne

AGENDA

9:30 am                            Doors Open

10:00 – 10:05 am          Mayor’s welcome

10:05 – 10:10 am          Kim Goodman

10:10 – 10:20 am         Sarah Webster – Ontario Senior’s Secretariat

10:20 – 10:30 am         MMM Group Presentation

10:30 – 11:00                  Non-programmed time; Exhibitor displays

11:00 – 11:15 am         Presentation – Wendy Desrocher (Fitness)

11:15 – 12:00                   Non-programmed time; Exhibitor displays

12  - 12:15 pm                  Presentation - Eastern Ontario Financial Services

12:15 - 1 pm                  Non-programmed time; Exhibitor displays

1 pm – 1:15 pm                  Presentation – Library Services

1:15 - 2 pm                  Non-programmed time; Exhibitor displays

2 pm – 2:10 pm                  Presentation – Kim George (Gardening)

2:15 – 2:45 pm                  Non-programmed time; Exhibitor displays

2:45 - 3:00 pm                   Closing Remarks

LANSDOWNE TEXTILE FESTIVAL - SATURDAY, JUNE 25, 2016

Mark you calendars. 

Lansdowne Textiles Festival

Come to the Textiles Festival in the
Lansdowne Community Building, 1 Jessie Street, Lansdowne, on
Saturday June 25 from 10 am to 4 pm. Spinners, weavers, rug hookers, quilters and many more will be demonstrating their art. Vendors will be on hand as well. Admission is free. 

This will be the first event for H'ewePhoria, Rhonda's hand dyed fabrics and fibres.  Please come and check out her booth.

Contact Liane 613-659-4708 for more information. Sponsored by
Lansdowne Association for Revitalization.

When:	Saturday, June 25, 2016 to Sunday, June 26, 2016
Hours:	10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Where:	Lansdowne Community Building, 1 Jessie St, Lansdowne, K0E1L0
Price:	Free!

PANTYHOSE ON THE BEACH!!!!

"Beach Path Inspired" is one of Deanne Fitzpatrick's designs that Gill W is hooking.  Always thinking out-of-the-box and trying something new, Gill has hooked her's in pantyhose and, if you look closely, you will see that she has successfully executed a sculpting technique that is normally only performed with wool.  The gold starfish on the right has a cut-loop centre.  Always ready to try something different,  this gal is soooooo creative.   

ECHINACEA ANYONE?

I just read an online article on the 10 Health Benefits of Echinacea. The 10th benefit notes that Echinacea "is great for your mental health".  I would certainly agree with that, especially when I look at Sarah's rug.  Besides being a chef extraordinaire, Sarah is also a very creative rug maker.  In this pic, you can see that her colour choice and use of textured wool is brilliant.  My spirits were picked up when I spotted this rug sitting in a corner of the room which proves that this echinacea is great for one's mental health. Well done Sarah.  We look forward to seeing the finished piece.  

BIGGER IS BETTER

Here is Rona's current project.  Her wool strips are extra, extra wide.  Perhaps as much as 3/4" wide. This means the design area gets coloured in quickly as long as you can pull those loops through the backing. Rona is doing just fine on that account.  Her rug looks fabulous. Don't you dig the colourful locks on this cupcake craving gal?

SO MUCH TALENT IN OUR GROUP!

It is true.  There is so much talent in our group.  Katherine is one of those talented members.  Besides hooking rugs, she also sews and created Pat M's worm bag to organize and hold the various coloured strips that Pat is using in her current project.  It even has a pocket on the outside.  Check it out.