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The Cataraqui Guild of Needle Arts presents the 2016 Needle Arts Fair, Saturday, October 1, 2016, from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m., at the Kingston Seniors Centre, 56 Francis St. Kingston, Ontario.  Click on this link for more information. 2016 Needle Arts Fair

GIRLS JUST WANT TO HAVE FUN

As you can see, Captain Judy had a busy day when she offered to take some of the gals out on her boat. A good time was had by all.  So much so, that the Captain is looking forward to taking more  gals out in the warm weeks to come.  

The alert Capitan Judy, keeping warm under her teal quilt.  

    

Gill W. steadies the sail while Nicole W. and Pat M. offer guidance.

Decorating their kite in preparation for the Kites For Cancer fundraiser.

PAT H. -- ON THE EDGE

This is Pat's first contribution to our blog ... and what a debut. Carpe Diem! She did the CN Tower Edgewalk, that is hanging out at 116 stories above the ground. Woohoo!  Notice too, that our young little Irish dancer is not so young anymore. Well done Pat.  What are the rest of us doing for summer holidays?

GILL W. WANTS TO KNOW ...

I was fortunate enough to win this beautiful rug at this year's Boots and Baskets auction.   I would really like to know who was responsible for the original design so they receive the appropriate accolades.  Unfortunately the bare canvas doesn't photograph well, but any help would be appreciated.

Gill W.

 

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.