Tuesday, December 3, 2019

More Ornaments.

Need a gift for a fellow SAGA member? 

SAGANews featured an heirloom ornament in Volume 26 Issue 4 that would fit the bill.



We also featured a no-sew ornament in Volume 38 Issue 4. 

The perfect project to do with children!


If you don't have these copies of SAGANews you can access them via the Members Only area of the SAGA website. www.smocking.org

Wednesday, November 27, 2019

Membership Renewal Time



It is time to renew your SAGA membership. 

It is due before the end of December, as you don't want to miss out on any issue of SAGANews or all the other things SAGA has to offer, do you?

You can renew by signing into your SAGA page on the SAGA website.  www.smocking.org 

You can use PayPal and it will automatically update your information so SAGA has your correct mailing address and email.

You don't need a PayPal account to use PayPal to pay for your dues.

Looking forward to another great year of SAGA with you all as members!

Thank you!



Wednesday, November 20, 2019

Christmas is Coming!

Yes, Christmas is coming! 

Are you looking for a quick smocked gift to make? 

What better than an ornament?

SAGANews has featured a few ornaments over the years. 

The designs are usually in the fourth issue of the year. 

Here are a few to whet your appetite!

Volume 25 Issue 4

Volume 26 Issue 4

Volume 26 Issue 4

Volume 34 Issue 4

Volume 39 Issue 4

Volume 29 Issue 4

Volume 25 Issue 4

Volume 38 Issue 4

Volume 36 Issue 4


If you don't have the copy of SAGANews you need they are all available in the Members Only area of the SAGA website



Thursday, November 14, 2019

It's coming!

SAGANews Volume 40 Issue 4 will be on it's way to you very soon! 

This is the cover you are looking for.

It's a Winter Issue.


Enjoy!

Saturday, November 9, 2019

It's never too early...

to start panning for SAGA Convention 2020!



Thursday, October 10, 2019

SAGA National Convention 2019

SAGA National Convention was a few weeks ago now but it takes time when I get back to go through photos and edit them, plus I have to start work on the next issue of SAGANews!

But here are a few pictures from the event to enjoy. If you did attend, maybe seeing these will make you think about joining the fun next year when Convention will be in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.





















Monday, September 23, 2019

Old Irons



Saw these old irons in the window of a dry cleaners while recently wandering the Upper East Side in NYC.


Would hate to have to iron and press heirloom garments with any of these even if they were new!
But our ancestors did and no wonder many women suffered bad burns.

Not sure what the gnome has to do with dry cleaner or irons!

Monday, September 16, 2019

Tender Buttons

I was in New York City a few Sundays ago and just walking around the Upper East Side (like you do) and on turning into a cross street I found this:




I had totally forgotten Tender Buttons was in the area I was walking around and feel there must have been some kind of sixth sense making me take that street to get across town!



Now the fact it was a Sunday and I couldn't shop...…..

Never mind there is always another time!


Monday, September 9, 2019

One Week to SAGA 40th Anniversay Convention!

So, only a week before the SAGA National Convention classes begin! Are you anywhere near ready?

Yes, I know you have tons more things to get done before you even start to think about packing but I hope you have checked your class supplies, completed your Design Show entries (only joking-you can work on those a few hours more) and are actually aware that it is only a week away?

Okay, so you are planning the family’s meals for the week you are gone and doing the laundry and everything else you have to do to make sure that your husband and children survive without you, but believe me, they will survive. Maybe they will appreciate you a little more when you return (well for the first few days at least).

Whether you are a First Time attendee or have been many times to Convention you will have a great time. You will meet and make new friends and renew old friendships. You will be tired and mind numb after several days of classes and events. You may even wonder if you will ever finish the class project, but hopefully you will enjoy yourself enough to want to attend another Convention-they can be addictive!

Just to help you when you are putting your Convention items together, remember:

1.       Basic sewing supplies



2.       Special class supplies

3.    Your sewing machine; feet; bobbins; power cords; foot pedal



4.       Wee Care  and Trees for Troops items

5.       Name labels for the raffle tickets


6.       Something to write with and on

7.       Your kit fees (cheques or cash maybe in separate envelopes ready to give to the Teacher's Angel in each class).







8.       Money for market

                                        

9.       Design Show entry
                                     

10.       Show and Share entries

11.   Your chapter raffle basket


                                

12.   Camera

13.   A few changes of clothes

14   Maybe some underwear

15.   Maybe some makeup

16.   Definitely yourself!

Friday, September 6, 2019

SAGA Convention Market

We are thrilled to invite you to the
SAGA 2019 CONVENTION
MARKET !!

The Market will take place on Friday, September 20th , from 2:00 – 7:00 p.m.
The Market is open to both SAGA members and the public.
We have a wide assortment of vendors in our Market this year. This is your opportunity to touch & feel the products that make our creative art possible and to meet the people who have all the goodies. Enjoy!

Berryhill Heirlooms - Susie Gay
Carol Ahles
Classic Creations – Barbara Meger
Crosseyed Cricket Smocking Designs – Ann Parker
Delicate Stitches by Sylvia – Sylvia Fooshee
Fabric Finders – Ceda & Mike Hambrick
Fine French Laces – Luc Smeirs
Kathy Awender Designs – Kathy Awender
Martha’s Heirlooms – Martha Bailey
Peanut Butter & Jelly Kids – Anna Marie Phelps
Status Thimble - Judith Adams
The Bonnet Stand – Billi Parus
The Old Fashioned Baby - Jeannie Baumeister
The Sewing Boutique – Linda Patterson
Trisha’s Treasures – Trisha Smith
Vaune - Vaune Pierce