Author: Gail McNaughton

Watermelon & Birds Rug Hooking

I belong to a group of Rug Hookers, Memories In Wool and I worked on this rug hooking and finished it in the summer. We often sit and hook in Pinafore Park or at the Elgin County Museum where our group is attached to. A kind lady donated wool and some patterns to our group. As I have a watermelon collection I picked the one of the watermelon. In my own style I redesigned the pattern adding birds, flowers and a border and pulled out the wool that had already been hooked as it would be difficult to match it. Here is the finished product and it hangs up north at the cottage with my extensive watermelon collection.

“They wouldn’t let your father out of Heaven to visit you”, so says Millie.

“THEY WOULDN’T LET YOUR FATHER OUT OF HEAVEN TO VISIT YOU”, SO SAYS MILLIE.

By Gail McNaughton, February 12, 2007

“They wouldn’t let your father out of Heaven to visit you”, so says Millie.

But he did come,

With a puff of cigarette smoke,

To the kitchen,

Where I am at home,

In the middle of household congestion.

He was hungry for company,

And knew,

That I’d smell his presence,

For I was used to spices and scents.

When I am one with the universe,

I am calm,

And our vibrational levels,

Almost collide,

But my dense emotions,

Are stirred in the soup pot,

With the potatoes and carrots,

And Dad only identifies with,

The steam essence of,

Who I am,

And not my shape and form,

Only my spirit.

It is enough for me,

Because my Dad’s presence,

In cigarette smoke,

Is all that I’ve ever known,

Since his death,

And it comforts me.

One day our two worlds,

Will mesh,

And I’ll see my Father,

Face to face.

He can always leave from Heaven,

For God makes all things possible,

For believers.

One day my Mother,

Will know the truth,

That God wants us to be one,

In spirit and form,

And to always be present,

With our loved ones.

Happy Thanksgiving – Come To The Harvest

Come To The Harvest

By Gail McNaughton, September 4, 2012

Come to the harvest,

And stay with us forever.

Sit at our table,

And find comfort in friendship.

Be one in spirit,

As the bounty of what we grow,

Is shared by all.

The leaves gently falling,

Are a reminder that,

A season of Thanksgiving is upon us,

And that winter is just around the corner.

It is time for roast turkey, pumpkin pie,

Turnips, squash, potatoes and apples,

All sewn up it makes a wonderful harvest meal.

Our lives are bountiful,

And the markets filled with produce,

Remind us that we are rich,

With the rewards of our labour,

And our attention to the crops,

That we have nurtured,

With love in our hearts for the land,

And the people we serve.

It is our intention to feed our families, and communities,

And this is the mantra of the farmer,

And why we invest our time.

So come to the harvest,

And stay with us forever.

Sit at our table,

And find comfort in friendship.

Be one in spirit,

As the bounty of what we grow,

Is shared by all.

Enjoy A Cup Of Sunflower Tea Doodle Art
Enjoy A Cup Of Sunflower Tea Doodle Art

Doodle Art Cards Wrapped Up In A Bow For Christmas Gifts

Let me know if you would like some “mail friendly” gifts.  Being a doodle artist I have a vast array of doodle art greeting cards.  Each is encased in a plastic jacket.  If you would like me to make you up packages of greeting cards let me know.  It would be a variety pack and each card has an inspiring caption on the front in either pencil or ink.  The cost for a package of 5 cards and envelopes tied up in a bow is $15.00 .  These make great gifts for friends, neighbours, colleagues, the Teacher, your hairdresser or other service providers.  Thank you for the opportunity to present my passion to you.  Buying local is appreciated.  Just e-mail me at gail@gailmcnaughton.com or through facebook.  You can pay cash or cheque.  You can pick these up at my house, I can mail them (small fee) or deliver them locally.  Le me help you save time and everyone to date loves my cards.  You can see them at www.gailmcnaughton.com under Doodle Art.

Take care and have a lovely day,

Gail

Thanks from Dog & Pony

Bob and Gail McNaughton participated in the Business Sample Show at St. Anne’s Centre on October 19,2011 Sponsored by the St. Thomas & District Chamber of Commerce.  They had expected a larger crowd of people but given a dreary night with wind and rain, the attendance was good and who is supposed to be there will always show up.  Regardless of who attended, including the Chamber members and the public, people mingled and visited the vendor booths.  At the Dog & Pony booth, the gift that was given out was one of three greeting cards prepared by Gail  from her doodle art collection.  Each card had a caption on the bottom – “Halloween”, “The Dream Lady Of Joy & Love” or “Pink Is The Colour Of Hope”.  There were those who loved certain cards so this is the one that they selected.  Thanks to all those who attended our booth.  Enjoy your greeting card and remember Dog & Pony Productions Inc., The Photographic Heart and our new division, Social Media COO.  Send your greeting card to someone who you want to contact and send it with love and endearment.  We all need a hug!