Saturday, September 16, 2023

Vendors at It’s About Time

 We’ve got a stellar line of of components for our upcoming Hook-In, “It’s About Time”…There will be speakers, rugs on display, and prizes….and there will also be some interesting vendors!  Here’s some info on who will be there, so you can plan out your shopping for October 2:

(In alphabetical order)


Artworks by Karen Kaiser

Karen Kaiser, based in Belleville, is a member of our group, as well as several others.  She’s well known in rug hooking circles for lovely dyed wools and award winning rugs.

She will help with design/colour planning and do custom dyeing.  She also offers interesting workshops!

You can find her online at artworksbykarenkaiser.net



Heartfelt Fibre Arts


Dawn Liu Smyth has a fibre studio in Toronto. She 
specializes in high-quality, unique fibre and tools.  Rug Hooking, Felting, Weaving, and more…Dawn also teaches some interesting workshops!



Janette Froncz Pottery


A graduate of the Haliburton School of Arts and Design in Ceramics, Janette combines her love of Yoga with her love of pottery to produce unique works.  She can be found at the Millbrook Farmer's Market.



Nancy Mallette

Our very own Nancy will be on hand with her own yummy honey and beeswax candles!




The Black Lamb


Laurie Goldiuk has been a fixture in Port Hope for some time!  She specializes in fibre and yarn, as well as spinning equipment.  She's a regular vendor at the Twist Fibre Festival in Quebec.



Thistle and Sticks 


Thistle and Sticks specialize in artisan soaps and beauty products, all inspired by nature and handmade by Barb in Millbrook!

Her website is:  thistlesandsticks.com


Top O' the Hill Jewellery


Rosemary Toth lives in Baltimore and makes beautiful and unique handmade silver jewellery.







Willow Creek Rug Hooking


Carol Shewan (mum to our own Audrey) is based in Westport, where she produces lovely dyed wools, and carries lots of interesting patterns.  She also teaches classes to new and experienced rug hookers.

She can be found online at: Willowcreekrughooking.com.


Yarn It


Cathy Witlox is the proprietor of Yarn It in Cobourg, an award-winning shop full of yarn-y goodness. She often brings along knitted samples and kits to inspire us all!


Her website is: yarnitcobourg.ca.




Chris Poole - Sharpening


As an added bonus, Chris Poole will be setting up his workshop in the basement at Grace Church, and will be doing scissor and cutter sharpening!  Drop off your items in the morning, and he'll have them done for you during the hook-in.