Upcoming Programs
**If you’re interested in checking us out, please email programs@sdang.org to get a zoom link. Non-members can attend 2 meetings for free.
(Months not listed TBD)
September Program
Sept 13 – This session is in 2 parts!
Part 1 – Members will share their tales from Seminar 2022 including what went on at the SDANG suite. Shirley Chin will update you on the the latest National 50/50 campaign. She will also share the 2023 Atlanta class schedule!
Part 2 – Sandy Higgins will demonstrate cord making using up to 4 colors! The presentation will be shown via zoom in short videos and live demonstrations. For those after the meeting, you can make your own cords! All material will be provided as well as lots of needlepoint giveaways.
October Program
October 11 – She will share her two loves: Criss Cross Hungarian stitch and Destashing. Looking for tips to clean out your closet? Pamela has a few for you!
November Program
November 8 – Jana Bass – Spotlight on a needlepoint great: Chottie Alderson. Although she died in 2004, her work in needlepoint is considered seminal Her family wrote “she was an internationally known needlework teacher. Chottie was the author of the five-volume series of needlework books ‘Stitchin’ With Chottie.’ For many years she traveled extensively teaching needlework throughout the United States, Canada, England and Australia. Her enthusiastic teaching style was exemplified by her motto, ‘If it isn’t fun, it isn’t needlepoint.’ ” She contributed many patterns to ANG notably the “Chottie Plaid.” We will send this out a few days before the meeting.
December Program
December 10 – SDANG Holiday Party – the Holiday Party Committee is working hard to make this time special for everyone! We will share the joy of unboxing this year’s special stash goodies as well as other surprises!
Zoom chapter meetings:
The zoom meeting IDs and passwords are different for each session. A reminder note will be sent out.
Project photos are still welcomed for our Instagram and Facebook pages: sandiegoANG. After photographing your projects in natural light and in the square mode, email them to ava.gaughen@gmail.com.
Chapter Project Book Challenge
Our pineapple challenge, updating a thirty-three year old chapter book project, was a lot of fun. Below are some of the results. Place your cursor on the image to see the name of the stitcher.
Open Stitching Time on Zoom
There will be four hour zoom periods where you can drop in to stitch. Join us when you can to stitch a bit and chat. You can leave and come back when you want. We want to experiment with different times/days and would appreciate any feedback. The zoom links will be sent to all members in a separate email.
Socials will be on the second and fourth Sundays of each month from 12-4 pm PST.
Tips for Meeting Attendees:
Mute your microphone
To help keep background noise to a minimum, make sure you mute your microphone when you are not speaking
Be mindful of background noise
When your microphone is not muted, avoid activities that could create additional noise, such as shuffling papers or family members using the bathroom (it has happened!)
Position your camera properly
If you choose to use a web camera, be sure it is in a stable position and focused at eye level, if possible. Doing so helps create a more direct sense of engagement with other participants.
Shirley Chin, VP-Programs, is inviting all our members to share/demonstrate a needlepoint related topic. As many of you are dual members, it would be great to see what your chapter has done in the past. Email Shirley at programs@sdang.org or call her at 619-922-6414 to be scheduled.