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 in-person social stitching meetings.
- Learn needlepoint techniques from like-minded members.
- Informative monthly programs at our monthly meetings. Go to the ABOUT US page for meeting information.
- Access to exclusive needlepoint designs.
- Access to National needlepoint magazine (exclusive for membership only).
- Form lasting friendships.
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.
Canvas Tape Sale
We have a limited supply of SDANG canvas tape rolls, ¾” wide by 60 yards long. Support your favorite needlepoint chapter by wearing our name on your canvases!
Chapter Meetings Resumed
Our monthly cheetings are back via Zoom! They are held on the second Tuesdays with “social time” starting at 6:30 pm and the Chapter meeting starting at 7:00 pm. The zoom links are emailed to chapter members and if you haven’t received any of our emails, please contact membership@sdang.org or programs@sdang.org.
Open Stitching
Open Stitching – Although COVID-19 has prevented face-to-face gatherings, we’ve created stitching meetings via Zoom. They are scheduled for 2nd and 4th Sundays from 12 – 4 p.m. PST. And for night owls, we’ve scheduled “Pajama Party Stitching” from 10 – 12 midnight. Please check “My Calendar” for the dates and times.
January Meeting
PLEASE NOTE: January only, the program is moved up one hour. The chapter program will begin at 6 p.m. PST.
Annette Pappe of The Needleworks of Austin, Texas is presenting a special January 2021 tour of her needlepoint shop to help our chapter kick off the new year! She is also the new distributor for Burmilana, a Wool Blend. It is thicker thread, which is a blend of 50% natural wool and 50% acrylic which comes in many lovely colors. A kit is available for you to sample this thread. Please click here for more program, kit and payment details.
February Meeting
We invite you to put your updated spin on Jean Hilton’s Esperanza, which includes three of her signature stitches: Jessicas, Wrapped Coils, and Walneto. Margaret Bendig will demonstrate the Walneto stitch and rediagram it on computer for easier stitching. Please click here to go to our Programs page for more information.
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.
Open Stitching
Join us for “stitching socials” via Zoom. Check the My Calendar page for dates and times. And for night owls, try “Pajama Party Stitching” from 10 – 12 midnight.
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.