Volume 37 (3) The Loop June 2016 Magazine of the Rug Hooking Guild of Nova Scotia Dory Moored RHGNS Mission Statement To encourage participation in the art and craft of rug hooking. To foster a sense of originality and beauty in colour and design. To provide support for the exchange of ideas and information among the members of the RHGNS To sponsor and financially assist specific programs for the membership which are designed to promote excellence in the craft. To promote public awareness through exhibitions and publicity. To record and preserve the history of the craft. Visit the Guild website at rhgns.com Join our Facebook Group – Rug Hooking Guild of Nova Scotia This issue's cover Dory Moored important: 'Dory Moored' is a gift that has a special place I chose this 'Dory Moored' design by Deanne Fitzpatrick in my sister's home. when I enrolled in her “Wild With Wool” online course in the winter of 2015. -- Submitted by Donna McGrath, Kentville Over the years, I have been occasionally referred to as a perfectionist. It's no different among some of my rug hooking friends, although I hope the term is being used affectionately. My goal in taking this course was to explore a more relaxed approach to rug hooking, to use a variety of textured materials and to hook with wider cuts. This 12” x 18” piece was hooked on burlap with yarn, roving, new and recycled wool strips in mostly #5 and #6 cuts. When I attempted to hook more randomly I quickly discovered that it's harder to do than it looks. But I am pretty pleased with the water and the background hills. And who would have thought that hooking a dory would be so challenging? It took several attempts before it resembled a dory rather than a football! Although I can see areas that could be improved, (Oops, there's the perfectionist in me coming out again), I hope to apply what I've learned to future projects. Most The Loop RHGNS Magazine • Volume 37 (3) June 2016 1 President’s Message Notice of Motion I feel that the single best thing about Rug School is the friendships that you make! Some may not agree but when At the Board meeting of the Rug Hooking Guild of Nova rd you step back and think ….from the moment you arrive Scotia held Tuesday, May 3 , 2016, at the Mount St. until the moment you leave you are among friends. Vincent University, Halifax, it was decided to proceed Friends who do not judge you or your work, friends who with changing the name of the Rug Hooking Guild of come together to learn. Nova Scotia to the Rug Hooking Guild of the Maritimes. The next step in the process is to amend Some friends you only see at Rug School, catching up the current by-laws. on what has gone on over the past year, exchanging news on your families and mats that have been hooked and The by-laws state; “These by-laws may be amended by courses that you have taken! There are always new a three-fourths vote of the members in attendance, at a friends that you make….the “first-timers” ….you are duly qualified Annual Meeting. Notice of any showing them the ropes, making sure that they feel at amendments shall be distributed to all members at least home, that they have a good time and will want to return thirty days before the Annual General Meeting”. The th another year. AGM is slated for Saturday, October 15 , 2016, in Halifax and a motion will be made at that meeting. The teachers become your friends....they encourage that type of class room! They are interested in you and Proposed amendment to the by-laws would replace the conversely you get to know them. You leave at the end wording“Rug Hooking Guild of Nova Scotia” to “Rug of the course armed with greater knowledge and they Hooking Guild of the Maritimes” and would change leave with the satisfaction that they were successful in “RHGNS” to “RHGM” where applicable throughout. conveying their knowledge to you. You’ll find the October Annual General Meeting What makes for such friendships? Everyone sharing a itinerary and registration form on the inside back of the common denominator … the love of rug hooking and I paper cover on this issue of The Loop. am so thankful for the friends that I have made. - Dwight Gallagher, President RHGNS Thank you to all members of the Rug School Committee Table of Contents for their hard work, dedication and the volunteering of their time to make Rug School 2016 a huge success! President’s Message Page 1 Notice of Motion Page 1 - Dwight Gallagher, President From the Editor Page 2 Clippings Page 2 Placing an Ad & Rates Page 2 Submission Deadlines Page 2 About Rug Hooking Page 3 A Fascination with Crows Page 4 Alan’s Awesome Aquisition Page 4 Dory Stories Hooked Rug Show Page 5 Stay In The Loop Page 6 Remembering Loved Ones Page 6 It’s Not Just About the Cutter Page 7 My First Rug School Page 7 Directors Reports Page 8 - 16 Story Rugs & Their Storytellers Page 17 2016 Rug Show at Rug School Page 19 More Fun from Rug School Page 20 Rug Hooking Groups Page 21 - 22 Directors & Officers Page 23 Aussie Adventures Page 24 Deanne’s Free Pattern Page 24 2 The Loop RHGNS Magazine • Volume 37 (3) June 2016 The Loop Submission Deadline Dates Please Note - for 2016 - 2017 When sending articles with photos, please do not send To ensure prompt delivery of our magazine to its photos embedded in the article. Please send the article readers, please have all articles, reports, ads, etc. and the photos as separate attachments via email. submitted BEFORE the following deadline dates. Digital photos should be high-resolution for the best results. • August 5, 2016 for the September issue. Send submissions to: • October 28, 2016 for the December Issue. Frieda Perry, Acting Editor • February 9, 2017 for the March issue. Email: [email protected] The Editor of The Loop Magazine retains exclusive control over the content and format. All information submitted for publication will be subject to and will be included or excluded in the magazine on the sole discretion of the Editor. Placing an Ad in The Loop: To place an ad in upcoming issues of The Loop, the contact person is Ann Jones, Publicist. She will require the information for the ad and the ad size. If your ad requires logos or special graphics, it must be sent camera- ready. If you have any questions regarding placing an ad, contact Ann by email: [email protected] or Spring, a time for renewal and new ideas. I hope you’ll phone 902-742-1978. continue to hook and create over the summer months. Ann will issue an invoice to you once your request has For the most part, our hooking is very portable, so take been made. PREPAYMENT is required before placing it with you to the lake, the cottage, the beach and for an ad in The Loop. Cheques are to be made payable to those long rides in the car. the RHGNS. These details are included in the invoice Ann will send to you once you place your ad. Please take a moment to check out the new articles featured in the June Loop. Advertising Rates for The Loop 2016 • Stay In The Loop – an Events listing Size Options Dimensions Fee • Using Your Noodle – Questions & Answers. Our very own Miss Mary Anne will reply to Full Page 7 x 9.75 inches $140 your questions about rug hooking; dyeing; 1/2 Page 7 x 4.50 inches 70 woolly topics; finishing, etc. Her experience and 1/3 Page 7 x 3.125 inches 50 knowledge will be a valuable resource all of us. 1/4 Page 3.4 x 4.8 inches 35 • Clippings - this is where you can make your 1/8 page (portrait) 2.2 x 3.5 inches 20 comments, corrections and suggestions for The 1/8 page (horizontal) 3.5 x 2.325 inches 20 Loop editor and readership. Business Card 3.5 x 2 inches 15 To keep these articles on-going and relevant, your input is needed. Please keep me posted on your group events, Clippings displays, workshops and exhibitions, etc. Continue to The place for comments, corrections & suggestions. help me keep our magazine current and interesting. Feel free to email me at [email protected] anytime. I’d CORRECTION In the March issue there was a love to hear from you with photos, articles and newsy photo of two mats with two different interpretations. items for The Loop. The artists were Leone Cox holding her light background interpretation and Pat Clarke holding Please keep the good folks of Fort McMurray in your her dark interpretation of the same pattern. My thoughts and prayers. apologies for the incorrect information, Beverly Levine. The Loop RHGNS Magazine • Volume 37 (3) June 2016 3 Art shows and exhibitions in top galleries around the About Rug Hooking world now proudly display hand hooked rugs which are by Janice L. Guinan highly sought after by collectors. Some of the categories of hooked rugs in demand are: pictorials, animals, Handmade hooked rugs are personal works of art and geometrics, abstracts, florals, narratives and of course heirlooms to be treasured. This traditional art form one of a kind original designs. Rugs are no longer just dominated by women for centuries is now becoming for the floor, they adorn walls, furniture, table tops and popular with men as well.