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.
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
What’s Happening Now
Next Meeting: July 9 – Stay Tuned for Details Learn More
Social Stitching:
In-Person Open Stitching: Thursday July 2
Friday Social Stitching: June 19 July 3, 17 and 31
Sunday social stitching: June 14 and 28
Needlepoint Stash Sale: June 27
Jackpot! Workshop – August 8 and 9
Explore more dates on the Calendar.
Read more in our latest Newsletter
Calendar: https://sdang.org/my-calendar/?month=6&yr=2026
June 27 – Stash Sale 11AM
Stash Sale — June 27th!
Mark Your Calendar: SDANG Needlepoint Stash Sale — Saturday, June 27th! Browse our
selection of needlepoint canvases and tools, and bring a friend — we’ll also be offering
needlepoint instruction Grossmont Shopping Center at 5500 Grossmont Center Drive, Suite
195, La Mesa, CA 91942 🕚 Open to the public: 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
New Workshop: Toni Gerdes Pilot Class
Mark your calendars! Popular instructor Toni Gerdes will teach two exclusive pilot classes for SDANG on October 29 & 30, 2026. Two classes – choose one or both.
Sponsor a Stitch! Royal School of Needlework
Thank you! Our fundraising goal to sponsor a stitch at the Royal School of Needlework
has been reached. Donations are now closed. More details to follow [Sponsor a Stitch –
Royal School of Needlework.]