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Art was always my favorite pastime.  I started oil painting while still a teenager and continued for a number of years.  Then there was a period of quilt making and then a longer period of acrylic painting.  Community history became my passion which resulted in three books being published. I went to a book signing of Doris Eaton’s book “A Lifetime of Hooking”.  She encouraged me to get started.  I think my first mat was in 2013.  So I have been hooking for 11 years. My interest is rug hooking and I really enjoy having the opportunity to participate in displays. As I reside at the water’s edge on the Bay of Fundy, most of my rugs have a nautical theme. I use dyed wool fabric obtained from the local shops and I love my Bolivar cutter.  I was given my Bolivar cutter as a Christmas gift, and the blade is a # 6.  That’s all I have used. When I start a rug I really don’t know how it will turn out.  I design as I go along and I make the sky tie in with the subject.  If there is a boat in the lower part, there will likely be a boat in the sky.  I also try to draw all the colours together.  I recently completed a mat as a tribute to the horses of Sable Island, I blended the horses on the land with the horses in the sky.  Lots of fun! This rug is included in the display of my hooked rugs here at the Museum. I appreciate the opportunity to showcase a selection of my hooked rugs at the Hooked Rug Museum of North America during the 2024 season. Nautical Sunrise - Francis Taylor Tribute to Horses of Sable Island - Francis Taylor Nautical Sunrise Designed and Hooked by Frances Taylor                                             Tribute to Horses of Sable Island Designed and Hooked by Frances Taylor Crescent Beach - Frances Taylor Black Rock Lighthouse - Francis Taylor Crescent Beach                                                                                  Black Rock Lighthouse Designed and Hooked by Frances Taylor                                                Designed and Hooked by Frances Taylor Carnegie Rug Hookers Group Biography The Carnegie Rug hookers began meeting in 2004 in the beautiful Carnegie building formerly known as the Saint John Free Public Library; currently the Saint John Arts Centre. Coming into our 25th year, we continue to be inspired by the art exhibits that surround us each week. We meet every Friday morning - September to June; to share ideas and inspiration and to work on rug hooking projects in a social atmosphere. Our small group has grown to over 50 members. New members are always welcome. We are known for our group projects where all members are encouraged to participate. Notable projects are: collaborating with Les Hookeuses du Bor'de'lo on a hooked project for the New Brunswick Museum; collectively hooking a large cushion for the Barachois International Collection of Hooked Cushions; and creating a hooked mat to celebrate Canada 150, which hangs in the lobby of the Saint John Arts Centre. Over the past 20 years, the Carnegie Rug hookers have had many exhibits at venues including: Saint John Arts Centre, Saint John City Market, Imperial Theatre, Sunbury Shores in St Andrews and the Hooked Rug Museum of North America in Hubbards, Nova Scotia. Then & Now Our current exhibit, "Then & Now" showcases the artistic journey of each rug hooking artist from their beginnings to the present. During the pandemic, there was a refreshing influx of new members to our group. The broad theme of this exhibit allowed all to participate, regardless of rug hooking experience. The oldest "Then" mat was hooked in 1989; the most recent, in 2022. It is a great joy to share the range of styles and wealth of creativity in all of these works.  The participating artists are: Mary Jane Anderson                        Carol Baker                        Teresa Bogle Gabriela de Austin                           Judy Eldridge-Miller          Mary Hancox Joanne Harris                                   Gwen Henry                       Heather Kennedy Lynn Kinsella                                    Anne Leger                         Lorraine Leger Linda LeMesurier                             Mary McInerney                 Erin McKenna Pat Neill                                            ReBecca Paterson              Margaret Phillips Sandy Piekarski                               Joyce Procure                     Josianne Rodier Kathryn Rutherford                         Susan Sargent                    Alan Tibbetts Paula Weiss Home 2023 Designed and Hooked by Kathryn Rutherford Winter Parka 2020, Designed by Deanne Fitzpatrick and Hooked by Mary Jane Anderson Winter Parka 2020, Designed by Deanne Fitzpatrick Home - 2023, Designed & Hooked by Kathryn Rutherford                                        Hooked by Mary Jane Anderson River of Tears 2023, Designed & Hooked by Alan Tibbetts Myrtle 2023, Designed & Hooked by Paula Weiss River of Tears 2023, Designed & Hooked by Alan Tibbetts                Myrtle 2023, Designed and Hooked by Paula Weiss Nightbirde 2023, Designed & Hooked by Heather Kennedy Evelyn's Sunset - 2024, Designer from Photograph, Hooked by Ann Irving Evelyn's Sunset 2024, Designed from Photograph, Hooked by Ann Irving Nightbirde 2023, Designed & Hooked by Heather Kennedy Workshops and Fibre Events Full information for each class can be found below. Please use this Registration Form. Visit us at the Fibre Art Market to register and pay by cash, Debit, MasterCard, or Visa. Or send an etransfer to hrmnaevents@gmail.com Workshops at the Hooked Rug Museum May Workshops Broomstick Lace with Liz Young - 13 May Join Liz Young to learn this unique stitch, taught to Liz in Italy many years ago. Use this beautiful stitch to create a shawl or delicate baby blanket. Full Information: Broomstick Lace 13 May June Workshops Paisley Fish with Jane Steele - 16 & 17 June Join the one and only Jane Steele for this two-day class to create a distinct paisley fish. Be sure to bring along any pretty buttons and baubles for embellishments. Full information: Paisley Fish 16&17 June Beginner Punch Hooking with Kevin LeMoine - TWO available sessions! 27 June Curious about this quick and satisfying craft? Join us to learn from the always fun and creative, Kevin! Full Information: Beginner Punch Hooking June 27 28 August Full information: Beginner Punch Hooking 28 August Two-Sided Punching with Kevin LeMoine - 28 & 29 June Are you looking for a challenge? Come to this two-day class to focus and develop an incredible piece before your eyes. Not for the faint of crafting heart. Full Information: Two-Sided Punching 28&29 June July Workshops Geometric Hit and Miss Pad with Liz Young - 7 July Learn how to sequence your colours and hooking stitches to create a rhapsody of colour and style! Full Information: Geometric Hit and Miss 7 July Shady Ladies with Jane Steele - 15 July Join Jane Steele to create this bold-coloured and happy piece that evokes the special bond of sisters, those you're born with and those you find. Full Information: Shady Ladies - 15 July Beginner Rug Hooking with Suzanne Conrod and Sherry Chandler - 18 & 19 July join McGown-certified teachers, Suzanne and Sherry, to learn the basics of rug hooking. Full Information: Beginner Rug Hooking 18 & 19 July August Workshops Jacobean Pattern with Patsy Gorveatte - August 18 & 19 Join Patsy Gorveatte to learn this eye-catching 16th century style, enhanced and popularized by William Morris. Using rich jewel tones, you'll create a unique piece. Full information: Jacobean Pattern August 18 &19 Snowy Sheep with Jane Steele - 26 August Back by popular demand, the snowy sheep! A fun piece to hook, this piece uses varying widths of wool, specialty yarns, and yarn fleece to create this special member of the flock. Full Information: Snowy Sheep 26 August Punching with Wool Strips with Kevin LeMoine - 29 August Learn how to punch hook with Kevin, using hand-dyed and over-dyed wool strips to create a beautiful autumn-themed mat. Full Information: Punching with Wool Strips 29 August Sampler Workshop with Kevin LeMoine - 30 August Not sure what to do with all your punch needles and wool strips? Join Kevin for this special class where you'll have the chance to use all 8 Oxford Punch Needles and a variety of materials. Full Information: Sampler Workshop 30 August September Workshops Monochromatic with Jane Steele - 2 & 3 September Join Jane Steele to create this one-of-a-kind piece with a pop of colour. Full Information: Monochromatic 2&3 September Diamond Geometric with Liz Young - 16 September Explore the Aztec stitch and colour planning with Liz in this one and only class! Full Informationt: Diamond Geometric 16 September Finishing Workshop with Patsy Gorveatte - 22 September Learn how to finish up all those projects you've had so much fun creating! Full Information: Finishing 22 September Fibre Day Hook-Ins June 13 - Fibre Day The fibre day hoook-ins are a wonderful chance to come together in community with other rug hookers and fibre artists and crafters. Lunch is included! Full Information: Fibre Day Hook-In 13 June 26 September - Fibre Day Join us for the last event of the season and come together in community before the weather turns colder. Full Information: Fibre Day Hook-In 26 September Image Gallery