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Seniors for the Future By Audrey Milward Seventeen years ago I suddenly found myself with time to spare. My children were all grown up and had flown the coop; and so I was given the opportunity of doing the many things I never had time to do before. Instead of washing, cooking and cleaning, my options were now painting, sewing, traveling and gen- erally filling my time and keeping myself happy. One day friends and I visited an “Arts and Crafts” show at the Riviera in Norval and a whole new world opened up for me. Two local ladies, Audrey Deere and Shirley Lyons, manned a display of “Traditional Rug Hooking”. Both ladies were teach- ers of the craft and, I believe, two of the Best in their field. Beginner classes were offered and of course I signed up right away. I was full of enthusiasm and could hardly wait for my first les- son. The classes were held at the Georgetown and District High School, one evening a week for ten weeks. Our first project was a beginners rug. I chose one called “Victoria”, an oval rug approxi- mately 30x46”, an assortment of flowers graced the centre — roses, pansies, lilies, etc. The first lesson was learning the mechanics of using the hook smoothly and even- ly. Each week we would learn how to hook a different flower and by the end of the ten week course, I had created this beautiful work of art. My family were all so proud of me and of course, I lapped up the praise. Since that time I have com- pleted many, many pieces includ- ing rugs, wall hangings, pictorials and even coasters and hot pads; each piece bringing me such a great feeling of joy and achievement. Many of the hookings have been done with recycled wool such as old blankets, skirts and coats. I’ve found treasures at garage sales and Tummage sales. I have been known to “eye” a garment that was still being worn by someone, so com- pared to many other crafts, it can be relatively inexpensive. Apart from the joy of creating something lastingly beautiful, along the years I have made many friends who have become as pre- cious to me as my hooked pieces. I have enjoyed years of companion- ship and fun with my fellow hook- ers, and God willing, I hope to enjoy many more. The hooking I am writing about is “Traditional Rug Hooking” not to be confused with latched hook- ing. I am sure there are many among you who remember Grandmother hooking a rug with cut up strips of wool clothing and a home made hook. The results were often very pleasing although primi- tive. ~ Today the craft has been refined and we are able to buy commercial products such as designed canvass- es, hooks, and wool stripper machines. In this day and age when most women work, it probably is a great help to have these products available. Our teacher in Georgetown, Mrs. Shirley Lyons, has taught us to dye our own wool, but if we are short of time we can purchase it from her, which I chose to do. She encourages us to recycle. I have made two rugs from an old blanket that I was given as a wedding pre- sent 43 years ago. Absolutely noth- ing goes to waste, and what satis- faction can be gained from creating something beautiful out of an old Tag bag’ Anyone interested in learning this craft can call Shirley Lyons at the “Lyons Den” on Moultrey Cres. in Georgetown, 877-5485. 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