SAGA - Smocking Arts Guild of America

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?

It’s not smocked, but could definitely be heirloom recreated…..

Well, just look what lanaschlegel has sewn up!!!

Have you ever smocked booties or slippers? The Forest City Smocking Guild posted this photo of some sweet booties!
Show us yours!

Third class for the Heirloom Smockers of Huntsville…