Author: Michael Sengstack

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!

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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!

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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

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Who’s ready to turn two neckties into a stylish zipper pouch?

Sign up this Saturday at the Guild meeting with Terry Duncan. The workshop will be held after the October meeting and the fee is $20—which includes a FREE project kit.

Your FREE kit includes:

• Two coordinating men’s ties

• Fusible

• Iron-on fleece

• Zipper

How it works:

• Register & pay with Terry at the September meeting.

• Choose your kit on the spot—each combo is different.

• You’ll receive a prep & tips sheet by email to help you plan your pouch.

This pouch is perfect for travel essentials, hand-work supplies, chargers, or as a memory piece made from meaningful ties. Front and back can be different, so play with a favorite block, simple strips, or your own improv design. I’ve included a graph paper template to help you plan.

Spots are limited—sign up Saturday, grab your kit, and get ready to make something that’s Knot Just a Pouch.

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We’re excited to announce registration for our Fall Retreat, happening October 22–25, 2026 will open at the September meeting on the 13th. With the success our Spring Retreats we wanted you to have another opportunity to gather, create, and connect. You can join us in the Spring, the Fall, or even both if you like!

Registration Details

• Registration and deposits open at the September meeting.

• Spots are available on a first come, first served basis.

• We are planning for 30 participants; if we exceed that number, a waitlist will be started.

• Full details, including pricing, are on the registration form (link provided here).

Why join us? 
Retreats are a chance to step away from the everyday, immerse yourself in your quilting, and enjoy the laughter and inspiration of fellow guild members. Imagine four days filled with stitching, learning, sharing, and community—it’s the ultimate creative getaway.

Don’t miss your chance to be part of this new tradition. We can’t wait to see who will help us make the very first Fall Retreat an unforgettable experience!

Registration Form:

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All,

I will bring additional bags for the September meeting if we have some who were not able to pick up in August.

Please bring your UFO and be ready to put it in a bag immediately so it is available to be adopted by all of our brave quilters during the meeting in September.

So glad to see all the excitement….I might need to purge something myself.

Michael

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