New – Reserve of wool scraps   Kitt has initiated a wool reserve which is stored in the drawers of the dresser in the front board room. Are you looking for a few wool strips… Read More

Featured Rugs Gallery      In this Gallery, you can tour a selection of rugs from our last Exhibition, held in April 2023 at Centennial Hall. Explore our Blog to see the… Read More

Jeu de mémoire / Exhibition    Marianick Viatour and Gaétan Berthiaume are visual artists specialising in wood sculpture. They joined our Beaconsfield Hooking Cr… Read More

Featured Rugs Gallery      In this Gallery, you can tour a selection of rugs from our last Exhibition, held in April 2023 at Centennial Hall. Explore our Blog to see the… Read More

In memory of Kay Cousineau (October 11, 1923 – November 13, 2023) Respectfully submitted by Ti SeymourKay Cousineau (1923-2023).It is with great sadness that the Beaconsfield Rug Hooki… Read More

Christmas Hook-In on December 11, 2023   This week, the weather was on our side and most of our members were able to enjoy our last hook-in of the year together. It was an action-f… Read More

Featured Rugs Gallery      In this Gallery, you can tour a selection of rugs from our last Exhibition, held in April 2023 at Centennial Hall. Explore our Blog to see the… Read More

Emmy Maten Featured in OHCG Newsletter         OHCG Newsletter / Winter 2023Ontario Hooking Craft GuildEmmy Maten’s  “My First Rug” story appe… Read More

Juliet Davies Featured in OHCG Newsletter      OHCG Newsletter / Summer 2023Ontario Hooking Craft Guild Our member Juliet Davies entered her original rug titled “I… Read More

Happy Halloween Hook-In  October 30, 2023, marked our action-packed Halloween Hook-In. Nothing beats getting dressed up for the occasion!Our traditional group photo!Donations colle… Read More

DDO Fine Arts & Crafts Market   Dollard Centre for the ArtsNovember 11 & 12, 202310 AM - 4 PMDollard-des-OrmeauIsabelle and Jacques enjoyed a very successful and busy weeke… Read More

An Energetic Start to our New Hooking Season    Our new hooking season began September 11 with renewed excitement in the air! We are an enthusiastic group: many long-time member… Read More

Beaconsfield Artisans’ Fair    Saturday, September 23, 2023For the second year in a row, our guild participated in the popular Beaconsfield Artisans’ Fair. We had… Read More

The Pinehill Woolgathering 2023   September 10, 2023The Pinehill Woolgathering was a popular event this weekend with a constant flow of visitors, despite Sunday’s rain. There… Read More

Outdoor Poster Exhibit   July 22, the City of Beaconsfield’s “Happy Hour by the Water” event marked the official opening of our outdoor poster exhibit. Almost 900… Read More

April 29, 2023, BHCG Rug Exhibition   Saturday, April 29 was a grand day for our Beaconsfield Guild!Finally returning from the pandemic to more normal times, it had been five and a… Read More

Special presentation to Mayor Bourelle and the City of Beaconsfield – our Centennial Hall Tile Rug    From 2019 through 2020, twenty-seven of our members created a unique ti… Read More

Easter Hook-In   April 3rd, 2023   Some pictures from our Easter Hook-In! Yummy Easter Treats.Great turnout for our Easter Hook-In.Claire’s Easter Egg Tree decorate… Read More

Everyone is Irish on St Patrick’s Day!   Monday, March 13th 2023 Hook-InHappy St Patrick's Day!Thanks to the imaginative preparations done by several busy leprechauns, Green… Read More

Our Rug Exhibition is announced by the City of Beaconsfield!   We are thrilled that the City of Beaconsfield has shared the news of our upcoming April 29th Rug Exhibition. Our ann… Read More

Our BHCG website is 15 Years on the Net!15 Years On The Web!. Illustration: Maria Romero.I really got to know Maria when working with her for our 45th anniversary celebrations, all done virt… Read More

Happy Holidays!The Beaconsfield Hooking Crafters Guild executive sends out warm Season’s Greetings to all our members and friends.Christmas Card 2022 created by Emmy Maten. Illustratio… Read More

Christmas Party   December 12, 2022The Beaconsfield Hooking Crafters Guild celebrated the Holiday Season with a surprise-filled Christmas party this past Monday.Penny-baubles.The r… Read More

BHCG Participates in the Beaconsfield Artisans’ Fair    By Chris Delaney   On Saturday, September 24th, the Beaconsfield Hooking Crafters Guild was represented… Read More

A visit to the Roxham Woolgathering   After a couple of cancelled years, the Roxham Woolgathering was back last weekend, this time at a new location, the Pinehill Sheep farm in Hem… Read More

Juliet Davies and Dawna Matthew/ In the NewsOHCG Newsletter 2022, Issue 1, Spring. Cover.Juliet Davies’ beautiful Jewel Tulip rug, W. Cushing & Co. appeared on page 21 of the OHCG… Read More

Dawna Matthew and Jacques Lepage / In The News      OHCG Newsletter 2022, Issue 2, Summer. Cover.Dawna Matthew writes about her First Rug Story on pages 10 and 11.OHCG Ne… Read More

New Executive committee   AGM / May 2th, 2022Yesterday, during our in-person Hook-In at Centennial, we announced the results of our first on-line AGM.Our new Executive committee wa… Read More

How to finish the edging of a rug using cording   June 6, 2022At our last Monday hook-in of the season, Dawna treated us to a demonstration of how to finish the edging of a rug usi… Read More

Thank you for visiting our website! To explore our Guild’s recent activities, please look at our News and Blog section. To view our calendar, please see Events.The Beaconsfield Hooking… Read More

Save the day!   By Dawna Matthew   As many of you are aware, Candace, Ti and myself have been following the St Lawrence College program which offers a Certificate in trad… Read More

Our Annual Picnic       June 12, 2022        Our first return to our annual picnic since 2019 was small-scale but appreciated by all. Members fro… Read More

OHCG 2022 LogoOHCG Annual Conference 2022       Virtual Conference   2022 Theme: Folklore   April 30th, 2022   OHCG members once again… Read More

Culture and Inclusion Project    The Beaconsfield Library invited our guild to take part in a wonderful project to promote cultural activities to students living with disabilities… Read More

Loretta Moore’s Rug Finishing Workshop      Can you imagine that there are many ways to finish a rug? Well, today, we were all delighted to take part in Loretta Moo… Read More

Featured Rugs Gallery      On this Gallery, you can tour a selection of rugs from our last Exhibition, held in September 2017 at Centennial Hall. Visit our Blog to see th… Read More

Featured Rugs Gallery      On this Gallery, you can tour a selection of rugs from our Members. Visit our Blog to see the rugs showcased in the past.Show & Tell : New… Read More

Featured Rugs Gallery         On this Gallery, you can tour a selection of rugs created by our members. Visit our Blog to see the rugs showcased in the past. Ea… Read More

St-Patrick’s Day   Monday, March 14, 2022 Today was Green Day, when everybody is Irish, and we all wear green, and celebrate St Patrick’s Day! Our lucky stars proved… Read More

In Memory of Derek Morris    August 7, 1931 – March 1, 2022   Derek Morris at BHCG 2016 Picnic (Picture: BHCG Archives).  It is with great sadness we hear… Read More

Hook-InsGreat News!   Monday, March 7th 2022: Return to In-Person Hook-ins at Centennial Hall!Monday Regular Hook-Ins are back! However, due to COVID 19 regulations we can have onl… Read More

 Our Montreal | CBC News “Our Montreal” TV show host Sonali Karnick interviews Emmy  February 26, 2022.Dawna received a request from Mélanie Côt… Read More

Featured Rugs Gallery   On this Gallery, you can tour a selection of rugs from our Members. Visit our Blog to see the rugs showcased in the past.Show & Tell : New Year's Resolu… Read More

Remembering Linda Luce Morazain       1942 to March 29, 2021. Passed away at the age of 78 in Bathurst, New Brunswick.   Written by Maureen RoweIt was with sadn… Read More

Happy Holidays   The Beaconsfield Hooking Crafters Guild executive sends out warm Season’s Greetings to all our members and friends.We know that this is another difficult yea… Read More

Special Show & Tell : Christmas!   The annual unveiling of our traditional holiday ornaments evokes Christmas cheer to our homes. This fabulous three-dimensional Victorian-styl… Read More

December 13, 2021      Christmas Hook-In     We had a wonderful time at our Christmas hook-in Monday. Christmas music, a sparkling tree, and decorations cr… Read More

November 20, 2021   Top 60 Rug Hooking Blogs and Websites   By Ti Seymour / Past PresidentCongratulations to Beaconsfield Hooking Crafters Guild for being #12 in the Top… Read More

We’re back!      BHCG’s 1st indoor Hook-In since March 2020!Look at these happy faces! After not setting foot inside Centennial Hall for more than a year and… Read More

Featured Rugs Gallery      On this Gallery, you can tour a selection of rugs from our last Exhibition, held in September 2017 at Centennial Hall. Visit our Blog to see th… Read More

Featured Rugs Gallery      On this Gallery, you can tour a selection of rugs from our last Exhibition, held in September 2017 at Centennial Hall. Exploret our Blog to see… Read More

Alice Hamilton (1942-2021)In memory of Alice Hamilton (1942-2021)   By Debbie Séguin   The Guild was sad to hear of the passing of Alice Hamilton on October 23, 20… Read More

It's Summer Break!   June marks the end of our virtual 45th anniversary year and our 2020-2021 season. Have a wonderful summer everyone!Our 45th Anniversary On-line Celebration&nbs&hell…Read More

Rugs From The Past            These pieces were exhibited prior to the 2017 Show. Use the label "Show & Tell" to see other rugs showcased in the past… Read More

Rugs From The Past            These pieces were exhibited prior to the 2017 Show. Use the label "Show & Tell" to see other rugs showcased in the past… Read More

Hooking Matters         BHCG was delighted to be featured in the May, 2021, issue of Hooking Matters, The International Guild of Handhooking Rugmakers’ newslet… Read More

May 9th, 2021 _  Special Show & Tell: Inspired by Mom   Cheers to our Mothers who are our source of love, guidance, strength, and creativity. To all Moms, thank… Read More

Featured Rugs Gallery      On this Gallery, you can tour a selection of rugs from our last Exhibition, held in September 2017 at Centennial Hall. Visit our Blog to see th… Read More

April 10th, 2021   International  Punch Needle Rug Hooking Day        By Emmy Maten BHCG Members participating in Punch Needle activities from 20… Read More

International Punch Needle Rug Hooking Day   Pattern by Rebecca White MartinSaturday, April 10th, get your Oxford Punch Needles out!!!International Punch Needle Rug Hooking Day was… Read More

Featured Rugs Gallery      On this Gallery, you can tour a selection of rugs from our last Exhibition, held in September 2017 at Centennial Hall. Visit our Blog to see th… Read More

April Fools' Day   On this day we wish you joy and smiles! April Fools' Day. Illustration: Maria Romero Read More

 Featured Rugs Gallery      On this Gallery, you can tour a selection of rugs from our last Exhibition, held in September 2017 at Centennial Hall. Visit our Blog to… Read More

International Day of Happiness      Here's a proof that Rug Hooking makes us HAPPY! Enjoy International Day of Happiness!For more information, follow the link: https://ha… Read More

Ti Seymour Featured in Rug Hooking Magazine   By Dawna Matthew      What a delight to open the March-April-May 2021 issue of Rug Hooking Magazine to find a 5 pa… Read More

In Memory of Réjean Courtemanche Réjean Courtemanche (1946-2021)We will all sadly miss Réjean Courtemanche (1946 – 2021), who was a very appreciated member of… Read More

International Women's Day    Happy International Women's Day from Beaconfield Hooking Crafters Guild!International Women's Day. Illustration: Maria Romero, 2021 Read More

Featured Rugs Gallery      On this Gallery, you can tour a selection of rugs from our last Exhibition, held in September 2017 at Centennial Hall. Visit our Blog to see th… Read More

Maud Lewis (1903 -1970)      To celebrate Maud Lewis Birthday, we want to share with you two videos: a short film, created by Diane Beaudry, and a clip from the CBC archi… Read More

In Memory of Lorayne Charenko      Lorayne Charenko ( 1924 - 2021) with her owl rug at a guild hook-in.The guild was saddened to learn of the recent loss of Lorayne Chare… Read More

Featured Rugs Gallery      On this Gallery, you can tour a selection of rugs from our last Exhibition, held in September 2017 at Centennial Hall. Visit our Blog to see th… Read More

BHCG 45th Anniversary      Virtual Celebration   By Maria Romero, Webmaster   In 2020, the pandemic forced us to cancel our activities and Exhibition;… Read More

Happy Valentine’s Day !Follow the link to read about the story of the hooked piece that have inspired this illustration!Show&Tell / Valentine's DayBe My Valentine. Illustration: Ma… Read More

February 14th _  Special Show & Tell: Valentine's DayIn line with our Show and Tell theme this month, Rug Hooking through the Generations, it was having received the gift of Ca… Read More

Featured Rugs Gallery      On this Gallery, you can tour a selection of rugs from our last Exhibition, held in September 2017 at Centennial Hall. Visit our Blog to see th… Read More

Conclusion of BHCG’s 45th Anniversary Celebrations   Matty - BHCG Virtual Celebrations*. Illustration: Maria Romero, 2021.Dear Beaconsfield Hooking Crafters Guild members, Ou… Read More

City of Beaconsfield   Upcomming Events      Our  45th Anniversary Virtual Celebration is posted once again on the upcoming events calendar in the City&rsq&hell…Read More

BHCG Virtual Celebration / 45 years  Page      Virtual Celebration Program_NOVEMBERNovember 1st45th Anniversary Guestbook Messages / Website GuestbookNovem… Read More

BHCG Virtual Celebration / Gallery 5Virtual Gallery  Virtual Gallery_Gallery 5/ Debbie SéguinGallery 5 / Debbie SéguinOn this Gallery, you can tour a select… Read More

BHCG Virtual Celebration / Gallery 2 Virtual Gallery  Virtual Gallery_Gallery 2 / Sally PerodeauGallery 2 / Sally PerodeauOn this Gallery, you can tour a selection o… Read More

BHCG Virtual Celebration  / Guestbook Page 45th Anniversary Guestbook  Sign our Guestbook!You are invited to sign our guestbook and share a message. All messages will be… Read More

BHCG Virtual Celebration / Gallery 5Virtual Gallery Virtual Gallery _ Gallery 5 / Denise VandenbemdenGallery 5 / Denise VandenbemdenOn this Gallery, you can tour a selection o… Read More

BHCG Virtual Celebration / 45 years  Page      Virtual Celebration Program_DECEMBERDecember 1st45th Anniversary Guestbook Messages / Website GuestbookDecem… Read More

BHCG Virtual Celebration / Gallery 3Virtual Gallery Virtual Gallery_Gallery 3 / Lorayne CharenkoGallery 3 / Lorayne CharenkoOn this Gallery, you can tour a selection of rugs f… Read More

 BHCG Virtual Celebration  / Guestbook Page 45th Anniversary Guestbook  Sign our Guestbook!You are invited to sign our guestbook and share a message. All messages wi… Read More

BHCG Virtual Celebration / Gallery 6Virtual Gallery Virtual Gallery _ Gallery 6 / Christmas ChallengeGallery 6 / Christmas ChallengeBHCG MembersOn this gallery you can tour a… Read More

 BHCG Virtual Celebration  / Guestbook Page 45th Anniversary Guestbook  Sign our Guestbook!You are invited to sign our guestbook and share a message. All messages wi… Read More

OHCG Newsletter / Winter 2020      Congratulations Isabelle!             Isabelle Rollin’s original rug titled “Ad L… Read More

BHCG Virtual Celebration   Featured Rugs Gallery    Show & Tell   On this Gallery, you can tour a selection of rugs from our members. These mats were n… Read More

Dec 31st_Special Show & Tell: Happy New Year   Dawna Matthew. Illustration: Maria Romero.The Beaconsfield Hooking Crafters Guild wishes everyone a happy, healthy, and safe New… Read More

Dec. 24th _  Special Show & Tell: Christmas EveBHCG Christmas Card. Illustration: Maria RomeroBeaconsfield Hooking Crafters Guild sends out warm Season’s Greetings to all… Read More

 Happy Holidays!Christmas 2020. Illustration: Maria Romero Read More

 BHCG Virtual Celebration       Rugs From The Past         These pieces were exhibited prior to the 2017 Show. Use the label "Show &amp&hell…Read More

International Hook-in Day   Happy International Hook-In Day!International Hook-In Day. Illustration: Maria Romero Read More

BHCG Virtual Celebration      Featured Rugs Gallery   On this Gallery, you can tour a selection of rugs from our last Exhibition, held in September 2017 at Cent… Read More

November 11 - Remebrance Day      Today, we take two minutes of silence to reflect on the freedoms and peace we have in our lives. We honour, thank, and remember those wh… Read More

BHCG Virtual Celebration       Rugs From The Past         These pieces were exhibited prior to the 2017 Show. Use the label "Show & Tell… Read More

BHCG Virtual Celebration       Special Show & Tell: Pumpkins!       Today’s Show and Tell is all “Tricks and Treats”! Where the… Read More

Dawna won a prize!   One of our members, Dawna Matthew, is very excited as she just won this rug in the Green Mountain Rug Hooking Guild Raffle! It is especially meaningful as it w… Read More

BHCG Virtual Celebration   Our virtual 45th year celebrations have been announced in the Community Calendar of the West Island Gazette (Printed and Online versions).   Mo… Read More