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A needlepoint canvas stitched with flowers, a butterfly and a California quail, with a yarn heart

American Needlepoint Guild

Where needlepoint and community connect.

Teaching, promoting and preserving the art of Needlepoint since 1972

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  • Membership

    Join ANG today and receive access to exclusive designs created by nationally recognized artists.

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  • Education

    Experience membership perks firsthand with a complimentary lesson from our Stitch of the Month (SOTM) program!

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  • Events

    The ANG Annual Seminar offers unique classes for continuous learning with national and certified teachers.

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  • Chapters

    Connect with local stitchers, make friends, and participate in unique group projects, all while building your skills and artistry in needlepoint.

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There’s a place for you at ANG.

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ANG members stitching at their tables in a Seminar class

2027 Seminar

Meet us in Nashville!

Save the date for ANG’s 2027 Seminar in Nashville.

  • October 21–24, 2027
  • Sheraton Music City Hotel
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ANG Chapters & Events

Find your stitching circle nationwide!

With over 200 chapters, including international members, there’s a place for everyone.

Upcoming Events

Featured Chapters

  • Golden Needlers Chapter Antelope, California

    2nd Friday @ 11:00 am

  • Aloha Chapter Honolulu, Hawaii

    4th Tuesday @ 5:30 pm (Feb, Apr, Jun, Aug, Oct, Dec)

  • Nashville Chapter Nashville, Tennessee

    1st Thursday @ 10:00 am

  • CyberPointers Online

    1st Thurs-Mon odd months - online, no set time (continuous)

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See what our members create.

  • A woven basket overflows with white, purple and yellow flowers and raised blue berries, framed by green swirls.
    California Basket Julie Storick
  • An orange chameleon with gold spots, lime-green legs and a spiral tail sits among bright leaves against a blue background.
    Colorful Chameleon Karen Putnam
  • Two red boathouses with white trim stand on a dock beside sailboats, reflected in dark blue water.
    Norway Harbor Susan Fitzsimmons
  • Two tan bunnies, seen from behind, sit on a sandy path between a picket fence and rows of purple lavender.
    Bunnies on Lavender Lane Nancy Drauszewski
  • A smiling green turtle with a pale patterned shell walks on a deep red background with cream shapes.
    Shelly the Turtle Melita Glavin
  • A mermaid with long red hair and a teal scaled tail holds a pink bottle beside a curling octopus tentacle and gold beads.
    Maura Maureen Giuffre
  • Tropical fish, including a large yellow-striped fish, swim among red and orange coral and seaweed in textured stitches.
    Jeweled Tropical Fish Water Jungle Pamela Landsman-Blumberg
  • Hundreds of small needlepoint squares form a rainbow grid, each with a different stitch pattern.
    324: The Sequel Arlene Cohen

Discover inspiring needlepoint created by ANG members, from first finished pieces to remarkable works of art.

A Welcome From Our President

Welcome to the American Needlepoint Guild! As ANG’s President, I invite you to join us in exploring the art of needlepoint. Whether you’re experienced or just starting out, you are in the right place.

Our shared passion for needlepoint is what unites us, and it is this connection that makes our guild truly special.

Please explore our resources, connect with fellow enthusiasts, and immerse yourself in the artistry of needlepoint.

We’re thrilled you found us, and if you find our community inspiring, we invite you to join us as a member!

Please reach out to us if you have any questions or wish to know more information by using the “Contact Us” tab at the top of our website. We look forward to hearing from you!

Happy Stitching!

Nancy Perry President, American Needlepoint Guild

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