Programs
Monthly Chapter Meeting and Programs — In Person and Zoom
When: 2nd Tuesday of each month
Time: Doors open – 6:00 PM · Meeting – 6:30 PM
Where: Cathy Hopper Clairemont Friendship Center 4425 Bannock Ave, San Diego
Zoom: Zoom links
Guests: Request a Guest Invitation
Agenda
Welcome & Socializing Meet members and share projects.
Business Meeting Brief board updates.
The Program A demonstration, speaker, or technique lesson.
2026 Programs
June 9 · June McKnight — Tips and Tricks
Tips, tricks, and techniques to get stalled projects across the finish line. Print the attachments below and ponder the quiz questions before the meeting.
Attachments
- Quiz
- Thread Count Stitch Library
- Colorful Stitches for Overdye Threads
- Wrong Stitch, Wrong Ply, Wrong Thread, Wrong Color
- 911 Needlepoint Emergency
- Other 911 Needlepoint Emergencies
May 12 · The Art of Compensation
Ever find a decorative stitch you love, only to have it “clash” with the edge of your design?
Join us to master compensation—the art of fitting any pattern into curves and corners.
Cynthia Thomas will lead the session. Learn to trim your stitches with confidence!
April 14 · The Art of De-Stashing
Is your stash taking over? We’ve all been there—canvases you’ll never get to, or a mountain of thread that no longer fits your style.
Join us for an informative, practical session on how to mindfully clear your creative space and give your supplies a second life.
What We’ll Cover
The Donation Guide Where to give and how to ensure your supplies reach those who will cherish them.
The Seller’s Strategy Tips on how to price and where to sell your premium canvases and threads.
Market Trends What’s “in” right now? Learn what collectors and fellow stitchers are currently hunting for.
Organization Tips How to decide what stays and what goes.
March 10 · Stitching in Your Nest with Marianne Randall
Ever wonder how to optimize your stitching environment?
This month we ventured into the “nest” of Marianne Randall for an inside look at how she has curated a comfortable and efficient stitching space.
Key Highlights
Lighting Solutions Learn how to reduce eye strain and see your colors accurately.
Thread Organization Strategies for keeping your stash accessible and tidy.
The “Comfy” Factor Tips on setting up an ergonomic environment for hours of happy stitching.
February 10 · Looking Forward to 2026!
Kick off the year with upcoming programs, member suggestions, and project sharing.