SAGA - Smocking Arts Guild of America

UPDATE TO BROCHURE! The photo posted to Jann Young's Jelly Roll Tote ( #506) was a different bag than the one featured in this class. Here are two photos of the actual bag, showing the smocking on the front and on the back. Note all the different smocking stitches being used! This is going to be a fun class!

It's ready! The full detail convention brochure is ready for you. Watch your emails tomorrow morning for a convention update and a downloadable PDF listing all the information and class descriptions for the 47th Annual Smocking Arts Guild of America Convention, to be held in Charleston, SC, on October 14-18, with Pre-Day on October 13. There will be bigger photos, more detailed class descriptions, kit contents, student supply lists, and any relevant advance preparation necessary for a particular class. You can also log on to the SAGA website and download the brochure. Due to size, it is broken into three pieces on the website - Information, Pre-Day, and Classes. Be sure you get all three pieces! Registration begins at 10 am Eastern on Monday, July 6.

Enjoy! We hope to see lots of you in Charleston!

A twin, jeancausey, made these for her twin sister’s soon to come twin grandsons!!! Amazing!

Smockers do more than just smock! We knit, crochet, quilt, sew, tat, macrame, weave and there are even cooks and gardeners among us! What is your “other favorite pastime”?
grammy_loves_sewing made this darling ruffle butt romper!

For those of you pouring over the convention schedule and plotting your classes, please be sure to select second-choice classes. There is going to be a change in the teacher lineup due to an unexpected injury and health issues for one of our teachers. More information will be sent by email and posted on the website in the next few days, as soon as we have details finalized.

Do you know about the artisan program on the SAGA webpage? Lisa Suzich Reidland is working on her artisan one!

Ladies: this is a reminder about the virtual presentation to be held on Tuesday. See info below. Active SAGA members will receive an email tomorrow morning with the zoom link. We hope you will be able to join us.

A Contrast of 19th Century Lace Art featuring Needle Lacemakers of Italy, Bobbin Lacemakers of Belgium, and Polish Crochet Lace presented by Mary Salmon
Tuesday, June 2, at 7:00 pm Eastern

Mary will speak on the finer points of mid-19th century Italian needlelaces: Reticella, Filet, and Cantu, describing how it is created, and showing actual patterns used. Additionally, she will review the differences between the making of needlelace and bobbin lace, showcasing an authentic lacemaking pillow, bone and wood bobbins and linen thread. To conclude, she will present images and information on crochet lace, an artform currently growing in popularity. Questions will be answered at the end of the presentation.

Mary Salmon has over 20 years of experience in collecting lace and textiles from around the world. She was captured by the beauty of antique lace as a young child during her family's many trips to Ireland and Central Europe.

Getting ready to celebrate - these dresses were made by Sharon Evans Gabreski

Be sure and check your email to find out about all of our upcoming virtual events!

Slips…do you make yours? Do you make more a-lines or yoke slips?