I was born in East River Point, NS in 1944. I was taught at a very early age how to Hook rugs, Quilt, Sew,Knit, Etc. Thanks belongs to my Mother,Eileen Harnish(Jollimore), ...
Hilda started rug hooking at age eleven (1944) and was taught by her mother. Back then rug hooking was bartered for household goods. Later Hilda hooked ...
What I do now started at my great Aunt Aliza's Knee. She taught me traditional crafts such as; quilting, hooking, braiding, cross stitching, knitting, ...
Medium(s) used: Burlap and used acrylics and sometimes a little wool
I took up hooking about ten years ago. I taight myself, but my mother hooked rugs when I was a little girl. I never dreamed I would hook rugs one day, but I do, ...
Artist / Artisan Name (if different from above): Jill Keddy Medium(s) used: fabric, textiles
Slipcovers etc. by Jill started in 1998. Jill Keddy, owner/seamstress, is self-taught. Specialities are custom-fitted slip covers for sofas, chairs ...