Author: Michael Sengstack

A quick reminder for anyone planning to attend our Fall 2026 Retreat (October 22–25, 2026)—if you haven’t yet submitted your deposit, please bring it to the meeting this Saturday.

We’re working toward a full house of 30 attendees, which will allow us to officially secure the retreat at St. Christopher Camp and Conference Center. Your timely deposit helps make that possible, and we truly appreciate your support.

Please plan to give your deposit to Lanette Edens at the meeting on Saturday.

This will be our first-ever Fall Retreat, created in response to the wonderful success of our spring retreats. We’re excited about the opportunity to offer a new season, a new rhythm, and more ways for members to connect and create together—and we hope this becomes something we can continue in the years to come.

Thank you for helping us make this new tradition a reality. We can’t wait to quilt with you!

Michael

Thanks to the ever-thoughtful Deb Brown, I was reminded that we had planned to share the results of our Brown Paper Bag Challenge at the January meeting.

If your project is ready for its big reveal, please bring it along to Show & Tell this Saturday—we can’t wait to see what those mystery bags turned into!

And if your project is almost ready… or still needs a few more stitches… or is currently giving you “I’m thinking about it” energy—no panic at all. You are absolutely welcome to bring your finished project to the February meeting instead.

My apologies for forgetting to include this reminder in the newsletter. Thank you for your grace (and flexibility!), and most of all for the creativity, humor, and curiosity you’ve brought to this challenge. I’m really looking forward to seeing how these projects have evolved.

Michael

1) Show & Tell: Georgia National Fair Editions
Bring your Georgia National Fair submissions so we can ooh, aah, and—yes—admire those ribbons. We can’t wait to see what you created (and hear the stories behind them). 🙂

2) Fall 2026 Retreat Paperwork
Thinking about the October 22–25, 2026 retreat? Please bring your completed registration paperwork to the meeting—we’re aiming for 30 attendees!

Guests / Non-Members Welcome
Have a friend who wants to come on retreat? Fantastic! Guests are invited, too. There’s an additional $35 fee, which also enrolls them as a 2026 Guild member—win-win: retreat + membership.

3) President’s Challenge: Savannah Squares
Bring your 16″ block—finished or in progress! We want to see your piece of Savannah, even if the last stitches are still on the to-do list

See everyone tomorrow.

Michael

It’s time to share your creativity, your story, and your piece of Savannah!
Bring your finished Savannah Squares quilt block (16” finished size) to the November meeting for show and tell. Any technique and even a mix of techniques are encouraged.

Not quite done yet? Don’t panic—bring what you have! We’d love to see your work in progress and hear about your inspiration. After all, this challenge was never about perfection—it’s about celebrating our creativity and connection through quilting.

Each block tells a story of Savannah through your eyes, and together they’ll make a beautiful gallery of color, craftsmanship, and imagination. Whether it’s inspired by the marshes, squares, birds, blooms, or city skyline—we can’t wait to see what you’ve stitched.

And if you’re anything like me… I’d better get cracking! I’m almost finished with my piecing and appliqué, but there’s still quilting and binding in my future this week. (Who needs sleep when there’s a deadline, right?)

So gather up your threads, heat up that iron, and bring your Savannah story to share!

New to the Guild—or just new-ish and wanting to connect? Join us tomorrow at 9:30 AM for our casual New Member Zoom. All members are welcome (new and seasoned)!

What to bring: your coffee/tea and, if you’d like, a small project to stitch while we chat.
Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87079213255?pwd=J6V1GKku7pbiWR6Q7DVVZyUCGi2Rme.1

We’ll:

• Say hello and get to know each other (it’s our second meetup—last time was a lovely group!).

• Share quick links to our Facebook group so you can join the conversation.

• Highlight helpful parts of the website, including the calendar for meetings, workshops, and bees.

• Answer questions and swap a few tips.

Pop in for a bit or stay the whole time—either way, it’s a cozy way to put faces to names and feel more connected. See you in the morning!

All,

Just a reminder that we will have the Knot Just a Pouch workshop after the Guild meeting on Saturday.

If you did not get a kit I will have extra on hand for new sign ups and anyone who did not get one in September. Please bring any additional fabrics you want to include from your stash along with a fat quarter to use for lining. I will have some extra fabrics on hand in case.

Below is also a reminder of what to bring.

Supplies to Bring

1. Sewing Machine – don’t forget your power cord, pedal, and (if you have one) an extension cord.
2. Neutral Thread – something you’re happy to use for piecing and topstitching.
3. Scissors – for trimming.
4. Rotary Cutter & Small Mat – handy for squaring things up.
5. Ruler – to cut your panels to 10 ½” x 6 ½”.
6. Zipper Foot – helpful but not required. If you normally sew with a straight-stitch plate, swap it for your standard plate so you can move your needle position.
7. Marking Tools – bring whatever you prefer (chalk pencil, fabric marker, painter’s tape, etc.) for quilting lines or guides or freestyle it.  The choice is yours.
8. Fresh Needle – no special type needed, but a new one makes everything sew smoother.

We’ll have irons available in class. If you love having your own small iron and mat at your station, feel free to bring them along.

If you have any questions, feel free to email me directly and I am happy to help: mgsengstack@msn.com