Chapter Projects 

The 2026 Challenge: Conquer Those UFOs!

Finish that PhD (Project Half Done) & Win!

1. Pick an unfinished canvas from your stash
2. Register: Email Programs@sdang.org (subject: PHD/UFO Challenge 2026) with project name,
designer, start date, and a before photo — registration is now closed
3. Finish: Email your after photo (subject: I Met the 2026 Challenge) to Programs@sdang.org
when you finish

Prizes: A UFO Charm + raffle entry for one of three gift cards to your favorite local needlework store

2026 Theme: Stitching in Your Nest

Each month we feature a member’s stitching space. Email a photo to website@sdang.org (subject:
My Stitching Nest) with your name and a short description. Claim your charm at the December
holiday party.

The SDANG Charm Program

Earn 2026 charms by:

  • Attending 10+ SDANG events
  • Completing an ANG workshop or program project
  • Finishing a UFO
  • Sharing your stitching nest
  • Attending the National ANG Seminar in Denver

Sponsor a Stitch – Royal School of Needlework 

Treble Leviathan

SDANG sponsors Tent Stitch – Trammed Beadwork in the Royal School of Needlework’s Stitch Bank, helping preserve needlework traditions for future stitchers.