SAGA - Smocking Arts Guild of America

SAGA - Smocking Arts Guild of America SAGA Standard Member dues are $35.00/year (United States); $40.00 (outside the US). $17.50/year (New

SAGA Board and Committees

President, Beth Westlake 847-848-0416, [email protected]

Vice President of Operations, Sally Rifenburg 302-383-7993, [email protected]

Vice President of Membership, Laura Sencabaugh 423-718-4446,
[email protected]

Secretary, Ellen Kulie 313-815-7553, [email protected]

Treasurer, Donna Dvorshock 870-853-7585, [email protected]

Region I

Representative, Marlene Mehn 302-494-9541, [email protected]

Region II Representative, Patti Orten 615-417-9532, [email protected]

Region III Representative, Linda Patterson 601-638-6848, [email protected]

Region IV Representative, Ellen St. Germain 402-617-8086, [email protected]

Region V Representative, Lori Gluck 951-314-7187, [email protected]

Artisan, Carol E. Kick [email protected]

Business Member Liaison, Billi Parus 757-499-6671, [email protected]

Bylaws, Ellen Kulie 313-815-7553, [email protected]

Chapter Coordinator, Cynthia Gilbreth 949-375-0104, [email protected]

Convention Registrar, Eunice Hayes 740-403-2960, [email protected]

Correspondence Courses Kathleen Noltensmeyer, 713-594-5918 [email protected]

Design Show, Lori Barton 319-294-1054, [email protected]

Education, Jan Reeg and Kate Westlake 703-861-1562, [email protected]

Finance, Cindy Peterson 302-290-6908, [email protected]

Historian, Erna Fenchel 215-256-9366, [email protected]

Kids Can Stitch, Bobbi Smith 610-494-7742, [email protected]

Meeting Coordinator, Kate Westlake 847-394-0810, [email protected]

Nominating Committee, Linda Patterson 601-638-6848, [email protected]

Publications, Julie Stilwell 203-767-8214, [email protected]

Registrar, Eunice Hayes 740-403-2960, [email protected]

SAGA Mail, 3712 Ringgold Rd #309, Chattanooga TN 37412, 817-350-4883
SAGA Sales/Purchasing, Lindy Wright 804-358-7925, [email protected]

SAGA Stitches, Patty Shawley 763-226-7597, [email protected]

Social Media Administrator, Teresa Baker 901-484-1441, [email protected]

Teacher Liaison, Chris Sykes 626-483-5452, [email protected]

Website Administrator, Vaune Pierce 805-529-9423, [email protected]

Wee CareTM Sew Much, Tawn Hunka 281-615-1176, weecare@smocking my

06/02/2026

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!
06/02/2026

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 wil...
06/01/2026

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
05/31/2026

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

05/21/2026

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?
05/17/2026

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

It’s not smocked, but could definitely be heirloom recreated…..
05/11/2026

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

Well, just look what lanaschlegel has sewn up!!!
05/10/2026

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 ...
05/05/2026

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…
04/22/2026

Third class for the Heirloom Smockers of Huntsville…

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