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About SAGA

Stitch With Us

The Smocking Arts Guild of America (SAGA) invites you to become a part of our informative and educational international organization. Sewing enthusiasts of all ages and skill levels can join and enjoy the numerous benefits SAGA offers. SAGA, a non-profit organization will provide you with exciting new ideas, patterns, expert instruction, and a way of staying in touch with others in the world of smocking, heirloom sewing and the related needle arts. You will have an opportunity to attend Conventions, participate in Educational Programs and Courses, such as Artisan, Kids Can Stitch, and SAGA Programs while learning effective tips & techniques to improve your skills. You will also receive SAGANews, our quarterly magazine filled with designs, information, creative ideas, convention information, chapter news, and chapter activities. Let us help you learn new smocking techniques or enhance your old ones. Please visit the 'Public Area' of our website to learn more about the many benefits of SAGA membership. We look forward to you joining us soon.  

History of SAGA

"To establish high standards of quality workmanship and to further the appreciation of smocking art and other associated handiwork through education and communication." Read more about the History of SAGA

 

Volunteer for SAGA

Members are the most important part of SAGA, and we all need to work for its success.  We share our passions about the sewing and needlearts and we are all intent on preserving these arts for future generations to enjoy.   The SAGA Board of Directors would like every member to think about how she might volunteer to help SAGA thrive.  It might be in your local chapter.  But volunteering for SAGA national is a terrific opportunity for members to make a valuable contribution to the mission of the organization. You will meet new people, gain experience in managing an organization, and maybe get some insider insights.

Click here to let the board know about your interest.

SAGA Board of Directors

Susanne Brisach
President
Tawn Hunka
President Elect
Lisa Reidland
Vice President
Evaluations
Jane Briscoe
Secretary
Shirley Ganske
Treasurer
Lisa Hawkes
Region I Rep
Cathy Reinhardt
Region II Rep
Region Rep. Coordinator
Susan Van Houten
Region III Rep
Becky Horton
Region IV Rep
Elaine Berry
Region V Rep

SAGA Committees

Kim Gimblette (co-chair)
Artisan
Marlene Mehn (co-chair)
Artisan
Kate Westlake
Business Member Liaison
Jane Briscoe
Bylaws
Pat D’Orazia
Chapter Coordinator
Debbie McBeth
Convention Class Administrator
Karen van Wert
Convention Registrar
Beverly Clement
Correspondence Courses
Debbie Jenkins
Design Show
Shirley Ganske
Finance
Amy Schindler
Historian
Debbi Lacey
Marketing and Publicity
Terry Campbell
Meeting Coordinator
Terry Faber
Members at Large (MALs)
Nominating Committee
Julie Stilwell
Publications
Debbi Lacey
Publicity Chairman
Lindy Wright
Purchasing / SAGA Sales
Liz Perch
Receptionist
Carla Fiedler
Registrar
Willie Conway
SAGA Stitches
Vaune Pierce
Technology
Martha Bailey
Trunk Show
Robin Hart
WeeCare
Mary Orsak
WeeCare Trunk Show