BSAGA Retreat with Carol Ahles in May at Sunset Inn

May Meeting

BSAGA will meet next Wednesday, May 9, at 9:30 a.m. at the Hoover Public Library in Meeting Rooms A and B downstairs.  Jane Walton will present the program on smocking using a Smocking Board.  Glenda Horton will also have handouts for the pin cushion she will teach in June and July.  Don't forget "show and tell."

In addition, if you are interested in American Sewing Guild's workshop on May 26 with Shirley Schooley teaching a Jenny Haskins project, please let me know.  Registration is limited to 20.

April 11, 2012 Meeting

The Birmingham Chapter of SAGA  will meet Wedesday, April 11, 2012 at the Hoover Public Library in meeting rooms A and B downstairs.  The meeting will begin at 9:30 a.m. and should be finished by 11:00.

The program will be "Smocking 101 and the Grady Gown",  All supplies will be provided except embroidery scissors and magnification.  Great meeting to bring your friends to who have always wanted to learn how to smock. Don't forget "show and shares".


See you at the Hoover library at 9:30a.m.

BSAGA Retreet

If you are a SAGA member or would like to be one, please join us for a fun filled weekend with renowned teacher Carol Ahles at Sunset Inn and Retreat April 26-29.
 https://sunsetinnandretreat.com/
 On Friday Carol will be teaching a notebook class demonstrating how to use your sewing machine to create incredible heirloom garments and much more. Saturday will be time to put our new skills to use in two project classes. For more information, please contact Darlene Graham at dlgraham9@gmail.com or 999-6199 as soon as possible."


You don't have to be a member of the Birmingham chapter to participate!

March Meeting

Birmingham Smocking Guild will meet on Wednesday, March 14, 2012 , at 9:30 a.m.  at the Hoover Public Library in Meeting Rooms A and B.  This meeting will be a Wee Care workshop - we have the rooms until 4:00 p.m.  Come and spend whatever time you can.  We will break for lunch. 

February 2012 Meeting

BSAGA will meet at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, February 8, in Meeting Rooms A and B downstairs in the Hoover Public Library.  The  wee care workshop has been postponed until March 14 which will be a longer meeting due to the workshop.  More info to follow later!

At this meeting we will continue the project started last month with Sandi Boylan - the  pin cushion and scissor fob .  Please bring your kit to the meeting if you want the fob to match the holder.  Sandi will have ribbon and beads, etc but no guarantee they will match.

Glenda asked me to remind you,  if  you haven't already, to please pay your SAGA dues online.  She needs you to give her your membership number.  This is very important if we expect to receive a grant for our retreat.

January 2012 Meeting

The January  meeting will be Wednesday, January 11 at the Hoover Library in Meeting Rooms A  and B downstairs.

This month's program will be presented by Sandi Boylan on the beaded ribbon fob - like she  made for the Christmas gift exchange.  The only thing you will need is embroidery scissors.  I have LOTS of size 11 beads and several different ribbons.  If you want to use or have your own special ribbon it should be between 7/8 inch and 1 -1/4  inch wide.Grograin or a tapestry ribbon work best.  To make the chatelaine and pincushion you'll need about 1/2  yard.  We will  just be working on the pincushion fob that attaches to the scissors. You'll receive enough ribbon and and beads to complete the project for homework if you so desire.  There is NO charge for the kit, you're helping me clean out my sewing area, .

We will have a wee care workshop for the February meeting.  More info to follow.