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Welcome to The Brandywine Rug Hooking Guild's Hook-In Page!
Welcome mat from the collection at Hagley Museum. Wilmington, Delaware
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For Coming. See You Next Year! |
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT..... 200 + Attendees 145 Lunches served 43 Rugs entered in the rug show 8 Swap Mats swapped 12 Mats received for Rug Museum 28 Door Prizes Awarded $1200 Donation to Team Rubicon 1394 lbs Food donated to the Chester County Food Bank 1 Awesome Day! Below is a brief slide show of the day. Click in upper right corner of large picture to change. |
HARVEY IRMA MARIA ~ Texas Louisiana Florida Puerto Rico ~ Category Four Category Five ~ FOOD WATER SHELTER
Because of the current and widespread weather disasters we feel compelled into action. We have decided to offer an opportunity for you to contribute to one of many disaster relief organizations. We have chosen to hold a raffle for Team Rubicon. Raffle tickets exclusively for this special prize will be sold during the Hook-in and you must be present to win. The prize for this raffle is valued at approximately $250-$275. Proceeds from this raffle will be sent to Team Rubicon. Please read their mission statement below and then visit their web site directly. We think you will agree this is a unique and worthwhile opportunity to give something back.
"Team Rubicon's primary mission is providing disaster relief to those affected by natural disasters, be they domestic or international. By pairing the skills and experiences of military veterans with first responders, medical professionals, and technology solutions, Team Rubicon aims to provide the greatest service and impact possible."
https://teamrubiconusa.org/story-of-team-rubicon/
Because of the current and widespread weather disasters we feel compelled into action. We have decided to offer an opportunity for you to contribute to one of many disaster relief organizations. We have chosen to hold a raffle for Team Rubicon. Raffle tickets exclusively for this special prize will be sold during the Hook-in and you must be present to win. The prize for this raffle is valued at approximately $250-$275. Proceeds from this raffle will be sent to Team Rubicon. Please read their mission statement below and then visit their web site directly. We think you will agree this is a unique and worthwhile opportunity to give something back.
"Team Rubicon's primary mission is providing disaster relief to those affected by natural disasters, be they domestic or international. By pairing the skills and experiences of military veterans with first responders, medical professionals, and technology solutions, Team Rubicon aims to provide the greatest service and impact possible."
https://teamrubiconusa.org/story-of-team-rubicon/
Last year we raised over 900 lbs in non-perishable food donations. What a generous group of rug hookers! We have signed on again this year to help the Chester County Food Bank. Just like last year we are asking you to bring a non-perishable food donation. We only ask that you do NOT bring anything in a glass container. You may bring one or more items. For each item you bring you will receive one extra door prize tickets. Thanks in advance for your generosity. Lets see if we can break the 1000 pound mark this year!l Below are the special door prizes you could win. There are several generous packages of wool. Each packages comtains a variety of off the bolt wool.
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Hooked Rug Museum of North America Gift Mat Info
Hook a small mat for the gift shop of the Hooked Rug Museum of North America. The only museum of its kind dedicated to rug hooking. Your mat is a gift and will to be sold in their shop to help raise funds to support the museum. Below are some images with a link to download a small pattern. there is also a release form that must be filled out, signed and included with your gift mat. Consider these patterns a starting point. You are free to design and hook a mat of your choosing. The museum has requested mats be of a sea, ocean, or maritime theme. Because of the museum's location these subjects will sell well. The mats should be small, 8 x 8 is a good size as it it can be hooked quickly and sold at an appealing price point to tourists. The first file is the agreement and the other three are files containing multiple images, not all visible below. Your completed mat should be brought to the hook-in where arrangements will be made to send it to the museum. Don't forget to include the signed gift agreement. Museum Web Site: http://www.hookedrugmuseumnovascotia.org/ |
Lighthouse & Mermaid Hooked By TBRHG member Bonnie Waltz
Fish Hooked by TBRHG member Eileen Colligan - Anchor hooked by TBRHG member Mary Lynne Naples
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BIKE, Boat, BEE, Button, BIRD, Burger, BASKET, Barn, BEAR, Bouquet, BANANA, Beach, BALLOON, Bug, BASEBALL
Once again we are offering a swap mat opportunity. The theme this year is the letter B. Hook a small mat, no larger than 120 sq. inches, of anything that begins with the letter B. Please finish with your name, title if any, and that it was for the 2017 Brandywine Hook-in Swap. We get some very nice mats every year. Here is your chance take one home.
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BIKE, Boat, BEE, Button, BIRD, Burger, BASKET, Barn, BEAR, Bouquet, BANANA, Beach, BALLOON, Bug, BASEBALL
Once again we are offering a swap mat opportunity. The theme this year is the letter B. Hook a small mat, no larger than 120 sq. inches, of anything that begins with the letter B. Please finish with your name, title if any, and that it was for the 2017 Brandywine Hook-in Swap. We get some very nice mats every year. Here is your chance take one home.
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For Your Shopping Pleasure We Welcome the Following Vendors
Diane Pearce Baskets ~ Ewe + Us ~ Heart and Hand ~ L C WoolnSilk ~ M J Miller Old Tattered Flag ~ The Bee and the Bear ~ The Wool Farm ~ The Wool'n Gardener
The Wool Studio ~ W. Cushing & Co. / P is for Primitive ~ Wooly Dye Works
The Wool Studio ~ W. Cushing & Co. / P is for Primitive ~ Wooly Dye Works
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What have you been working on?
We want to see your rugs! What have you been working on this year? Did you take a class, try a new technique, finish a long term project? If so bring it to the rug show. Everyone enjoys seeing other people's rugs. Whether you are a new or veteran hooker be proud of your work. Every rug provides inspiration and motivation to someone and adds beauty to our event. We are hoping you will take the time now and decide on a rug or two to share. Tidy them up and steam them now. Put them with your hooking things or better yet, in the car. No excuses. Lets fill those display racks!
On The Menu This Year
Classics: ROAST BEEF Sandwich with lettuce, tomato, onion and cheese.
HAM Sandwich with lettuce, tomato, onion and cheese.
Gourmet: CALABRESE*(V) Sandwich, Fresh mozzarella, tomato, basil, lettuce with sweet balsamic on a roll
ROASTED TURKEY SALAD Sandwich with pecans and dried cranberries on a roll
Salads: NANCY SALAD*(V) fresh field greens, dried cranberries, candied walnuts and blue cheese with a balsamic vinaigrette.
CHEF SALAD fresh greens with assorted deli meats, vegetables, and cheese with a creamy dressing
All boxed lunches are served with a bottled water, deli salad, cookie and fruit.
*(V) veggie selection
