Welcome!
We offer workshops with nationally known designers and open stitching opportunities (unstructured hours of stitching and great conversation with like minded people). We welcome new members, experienced needlepoint stitchers or those ready to learn a new skill.
The benefits of membership include:
- A monthly newsletter
- Reduced costs for many exciting workshops taught by some of the country’s top needlepoint designers.
- Informative monthly meetings.
- Virtual and inperson social stitching meetings.
- Opportunity to form friendshjips and learn needlepoint techniques from fellow stitchers.
- Needlepoint programs at our monthly meetings. Click here for meeting information. Go to our Calendar page to add the meeting to your calendar and get directions.
- A wonderful annual holiday party.
To be eligible for membership in SDANG, you must also join the national organization, American Needlepoint Guild. The ANG membership number must be filled in on your membership form. Please go to our membership page to join or pay dues.
Virtual Chapter Meetings Resumed
Our monthly chapter meetings are back via Zoom! They are held on the second Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. The zoom links are emailed to chapter members. Note: Please add info@sdang.org to your contacts so you will not miss any announcements. If you are not receiving our emails, please contact membership@sdang.org or programs@sdang.org.
September Zoom Chapter Meeting 9/8/2020 6:30 pm
Sandy Higgins, chapter member and author of the book Sandy’s Finishing Touches, will give a demonstration on finishing the Ort Box, a chapter project from the spring. Sandy’s finishing expertise and tips are sure to be an inspiration even if you did not participate in the Ort project.
Sunday Social Time
Join us on the second and fourth Sunday afternoons of each month via Zoom. Show off your latest stitching, meet members from across the country and spend some pleasant social time.
Chapter Project Book Challenge
The Pineapple Challenge was great fun! Please go to our Programs page to see some of our results.
Workshop News
Posies by Margaret Bendig, online workshop October 20th – November 6th, 2020
Posies by Margaret Bendig
This beautiful project features a variety of stitches with an assortment of interesting threads in five lovely colorways. The program will be taught online. Registration for this workshop is now closed.
Open Stitching
Join us for “stitching socials” via Zoom on the 2nd and 4th Sundays from 12 – 4 p.m. PST. And for night owls, try “Pajama Party Stitching” from 10 – 12 midnight. Check “My Calendar” for the dates and times.
Stash Sale
We still have a limited number of needleminders from past workshops, which we are offering at 15% off the original price. Click here for more information.