Month: April 2025

Just a note to remind everyone interested in modern quilting that the modern bee will be meeting this Wednesday afternoon from 1-4 at the Talahi Island Community Center (532 Quarterman Dr.).  This week we’ll be working on our Naedelstern fabric challenge quilts. If you weren’t around to get in on the challenge, don’t worry. we’ll have some fabrics for you to choose and get started. Or if you want to get started on another modern quilt, that’s fine too. Bring along your machine and some fabric and we’ll show you some of the things we’ve done in the past to get you started.

See you Wednesday.

Hello, Guild Members!

I’m writing to share the information and signup link for Scrappy Sewing with Patty, a fundraiser for Project Linus.

For $20 you will receive a total of 9 quilt patterns (with the possibility of more!) released every other week through May 31.

You can sign up at https://www.projectlinus.org/scrappy.php

Be sure to enter Ellie Grix, Coordinator and Project Linus of Savannah, GA / Hilton Head, SC as your chapter! That way your $20 donation directly supports this chapter’s funding.

Already signed up? Having trouble finding the patterns?

Go to https://www.projectlinus.org/ and click “Login” at the top right hand corner. Enter your email address and the password you set up when you first made an account through Project Linus (you can use the “forgot your password?” if you need to reset it). Then click “Events > Scrappy Sewing With Patty” to download the patterns.

Thank you to everyone who has already signed up! This fundraiser has been a huge success, and a lot of fun! You can join the Scrappy Sewing with Patty Facebook group to see what other quilters have made!

And finally…

For more information on the Savannah/ Hilton Head chapter of Project Linus (including donation guidelines) and to sign up for my newsletter, click here: https://mailchi.mp/9f4a1cd301bf/project-linus-of-savannah-and-hilton-head

Hello Members,

Just a quick reminder that our regular meeting is tomorrow at 10:00 AM, and we’ll be back at Southside Baptist Church. There’s a lot happening at check-in, so here’s what to expect:

Retreat 2026 Registration
Bring your completed registration forms and deposits to reserve your spot! Forms and full details are in the newsletter. Be sure to fill out the entire form, including any mobility needs, so we can assign rooms accordingly. A registration drop-off area will be set up near the check-in table.

Food Pantry Donations
We’re collecting items for the IAm Food Pantry at the Church of the Epiphany. Requested items include canned meats, vegetables, fruit, rice, pasta, grits, boxed mashed potatoes, peanut butter, jelly, and shelf-stable milk.
Don’t forget—your donation earns you an extra entry in the Thank You for Coming Raffle!

Class Sign-Up
Cindy Ochoa will be accepting registrations for our August 8th class with Vicki McCarty of Calico Patch Designs. The class fee is $70, plus a small kit fee.

With so many great things happening, we kindly ask everyone to bring a little extra patience to check-in. Our volunteers will be working hard to keep things moving smoothly, and your cooperation is always appreciated.

See you tomorrow!

Michael

Saturday will be here before you know it!

We still have a few more seats in this month’s workshop.  Jennifer Farago is teaching us all about using curves.  I am looking forward to it.

IF you want to sign up, please text Terry Duncan 210-863-1126  Bring 20$ to pay for the class.

Here is the supply list:

Materials List: Sewing machine with straight stitch 2 spools of thread – one for piecing, one in contrast color

Freezer paper,

at least 24″ long Ruler

Pencil & Eraser

Paper Scissors

Fabric Scissors

5 to 10 fabrics,

up to fat quarter size,

smaller is ok

We will have an iron

If you are  not sure, give me a call.  My attitude is never say you can’t.

Dear Savannah Quilt Guild Members,

After reviewing Robert’s Rules of Order and discussing member feedback, the Board has determined that the proposed amendment to our membership bylaws—originally scheduled for a vote at the April 12th meeting—did not follow the correct procedural process and will therefore be removed from the agenda.

The original proposal to establish a minimum membership age of 16 was brought directly to the Board. In an effort to ensure members had the opportunity to voice their opinions, I moved the process forward for a vote. However, it was not properly introduced to the membership as a formal motion, seconded, and then opened for discussion and debate as outlined in Robert’s Rules.

This was an oversight on my part, and I appreciate those who brought it to our attention. After reviewing the process together, the Board has agreed that the vote should be removed from consideration at this time.

Moving forward, if a member wishes to bring this issue—or any bylaw amendment—to the Guild, it must be presented as a formal motion at a meeting, seconded, and then opened for discussion before it is brought to a vote.

Additionally, it has come to my attention that my email address was listed incorrectly in the membership directory. If you attempted to reach me and did not receive a response, I likely did not see your message. Please feel free to reach out to me directly at mgsengstack@msn.com with any questions or comments.

Thank you for your understanding, your commitment to proper process, and your continued support of the Guild.

Binding Us Together,
Michael Sengstack

When I attended the meeting in March, I had no idea I would be moving from Savannah, but life throws us curves (I wanted to take that workshop).  Moving trucks have vacated the house and we are gone, so quickly that I won’t even be there to see you at the April meeting.

While I was a short-term member, I wanted to thank all of you for your tremendous warmth, knowledge and kindness.  I learned so much and had so much fun.  We were in Savannah almost five years, I so wish I had found you sooner.

Best of everything going forward, I will miss all of you and your generosity.

Desa Ballard (joined 2024)