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