Pictured with the New Glasgow 150 community rug design are from Jane Wile (left), co-owner of All About Ewe Wool Shop and More, Kim Dickson, New Glasgow’s director of strategic initiatives, and rug hooking instructor Shirley Joyce, who has a family connection with the historic Garrett family of New Glasgow – creators of the famous Bluenose rug designs. Community members are invited to take part on the hooking of the rug (all levels welcomed) which will also be hooked by seasoned local fibre artists. Photo by ContributedArticle contentNEW GLASGOW – The New Glasgow Library, in collaboration with the Town of New Glasgow’s 150th anniversary, has initiated a fun project that is calling on all rug hookers and ‘wanna be’ rug hookers. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.Subscribe now to access this story and more:Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsSUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES.Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience.Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsRegister to unlock more articles.Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience.Access additional stories every monthShare your thoughts and join the conversation in our commenting communityGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorArticle contentThose interested are invited to celebrate the New Glasgow 150 anniversary as the milestone nears its conclusion by adding their loops to a commemorative and traditionally hooked community rug. Article contentArticle contentArticle contentA special contribution session was held last Thursday (Dec. 4), but folks can still contribute to the rug during the New Glasgow Library’s Loop Troop on Mondays, which started on Dec. 8. All levels of rug hookers are welcome. Article contentExpert hookers will be on hand to teach participants how to get started in their rug hooking journey, including Shirley Joyce, a certified rug hooking teacher and president of the RHGNS Teachers Branch. Joyce, several seasoned hookers, and All About Ewe Wool Shop are all contributing their expertise, time and, in some cases, supplies to the project. Article contentLoop Troop starts at 2 p.m. Article contentSTRONG RUG HOOKING HERITAGE Article contentNew Glasgow has a rich history of rug hooking as the home of the world recognized Bluenose patterns, created by the Garret family. Today, the revitalization of this storied art form has many rug hookers actively pursuing it in all parts of Pictou County, across Nova Scotia, and throughout Canada. Article contentArticle contentThis pattern, created by a local rug hooker, offers a view of the river from where the famous Garrett’s by Bridge antique store once stood, with symbolic homes pictured, the wild pink roses, thistles, long grass, and a beautiful setting sun reflecting on the river. Article contentThe rug pattern is titled ‘River Remembers Us’ and represents New Glasgow as a community with a long history of hometown pride, strong connections, and the natural beauty of a majestic river running through it. Article contentNew Glasgow Mayor Nancy Dicks, co-chair of the New Glasgow 150 committee, expressed their gratitude for the project. Article content“We are always appreciative of the community programming of our New Glasgow Library and PARL (Pictou-Antigonish Regional Libraries), as well as the ongoing contributions of citizens to our anniversary celebrations,” Dicks said. Article content“The library is a centre of community vibrancy. This will be a wonderful community project symbolic of community pride in our town’s history and reputation, not only as an entrepreneurial centre, but also as a centre of the arts and much creative talent. Article content“This project represents our history and present day.” Article contentWhen completed, the New Glasgow 150 rug will be displayed at the New Glasgow Library with acknowledgment of all who took part in its creation. Article contentArticle contentArticle content
Rug hooking project to help celebrate New Glasgow 150
