The Joy of Needlepoint in San Diego

A community for every generation of stitchers —from experts to beginners. Join us in person or online as we celebrate our 2026 theme: "Stitching in Your Nest."

Who We Are (The Heart of the Guild)

For over 35 years, the San Diego Chapter of the American Needlepoint Guild (SDANG) has been a home for creativity. We are a truly hybrid community—our digital members are fully included in every meeting, ensuring that no matter where you are, you have a seat at our table.

We celebrate the art of needlepoint through education, historical preservation, and, most importantly, the friendships made one stitch at a time.

What’s Happening Now

Next Meeting: February 10 – 2026 Program Introduction Learn More

Social Stitching 

  • In-Person Open Stitching: Thursday, February 5 –
  • Friday Social Stitching: February 13 and February 27
  • Sunday social stitching: February 7 and February 22
 

Chapter Projects: Members enjoy exclusive access to chapter projects like our UFO Challenge and Charm program. See what’s waiting for you Members Only 

New to the Needle? 

New to the Needle? Walking into a new group can be intimidating. We’ve made it easy to join us.

  • Visit for Free Attend two meetings at no cost. Experience our hybrid community firsthand. Request Guest Invitation
  • Expert Coaching: Don’t know your Kreinik from your Splendor? Our experienced stitchers are here to help you get started.
  • Give Us a Try Your first meeting is about discovery. We’ll make sure you’re introduced and comfortable. What to Expect

Why Join SDANG?

  • Hybrid Flexibility: Monthly in-person meetings at the Cathy Hopper Center or from your favorite stitching chair at home via Zoom.
  • Social Stitching: Join fellow stitchers in-person or on zoom for informal stitching sessions.
  • Expert Education: Access to national and international teachers and exclusive chapter workshops.
  • National Connection: Your membership connects you to the wider American Needlepoint Guild (ANG) community. At the ANG National Seminar you have the chance to meet  nationally and internationally recognized teachers and designers.  
  • Join us for an exciting and creative stitching adventure

Our Monthly Meetings

  • offer opportunities to make friends with like minded members took off period
  • provide training in new techniques and tools
  • offer insights into the background and future of the art
  • often include expert guests and original designs

Our Members

  • are beginners, experts and everything in between.
  • attend workshops with nationally known designers and teachers.
  • socialize and stitch together
  • pay reduced prices for workshops and events
  • must be members of the American Needlepoint Guild with added benefits
  • keep up to date with a monthly newsletter and the Needle Pointer Magazine.

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.