Author: Michael Sengstack

At our April meeting this Saturday, I’ll be announcing this year’s President’s Challenge.

Before then, I have a small invitation for you.

Take a quick look around your sewing space this week and think about this question:

What have you been wanting to create?

Maybe it’s a quilt you’ve been thinking about for months.
A technique you’ve been wanting to try.
Or a project that’s been patiently waiting for the right moment.

I’d love to hear what’s on your mind.

If you’re not on Facebook, you can share your thoughts by:

• leaving a comment on this post
• or sending me a quick email at mgsengstack@msn.com

We’ll see if we can stitch a few of those ideas together at the meeting on April Saturday. 😉

— Michael Sengstack
President, Savannah Quilt Guild

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Dear Savannah Quilt Guild Members,

It has come to our attention that a spam email may be circulating that appears to come from me as President of the Guild, possibly asking for money or financial assistance for the Guild.

Please know that this message is not legitimate and was not sent by me or by the Savannah Quilt Guild.

As a reminder, scammers sometimes impersonate organization leaders in an attempt to trick recipients into sending money or sharing personal information. If you receive an email that seems unusual or asks for financial support unexpectedly, please take a moment to:

• Check the sender’s email address carefully. Scam emails often use addresses that look similar but are not the official sender.
• Be cautious about requests for money, gift cards, or urgent financial assistance.
• When in doubt, reach out directly via a known email address to confirm the request before responding.
• Never open attachments from any email that seems suspicious.

If you ever receive a message that seems suspicious or out of the ordinary, you are always welcome to contact me directly to verify whether it is legitimate.

Thank you for helping keep our Guild community safe and informed.

Warm regards,
Michael Sengstack
President, Savannah Quilt Guild

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I’ve been hearing more about Quilt Cruises lately and it has definitely piqued my curiosity.

For those who may have experienced one—what is it really like? How are the classes structured? What does a typical day look like? What works well…and what doesn’t?

At this point, I’m simply interested in learning more and gathering a little insight from anyone who has first-hand experience. There’s nothing like hearing the real story from someone who has been there.

If you’ve participated in a quilt cruise (or even looked into one), I’d love to connect and hear your thoughts.

Feel free to reach out:

Michael
mgsengstack@msn.com
347-291-5084

Or catch me at an upcoming meeting.

Always fun to explore what’s out there in the quilting world… 😊

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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

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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

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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

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