Pomegranate Guild of Judaic Needlework Peach State Stitchers
WHAT IS THE POMEGRANATE GUILD? It is a group of women and men at every level of ability in the needle arts and from every branch of Judaism who participate in programs combining a rich blend of needlework, culture, tradition and religious practices as these relate to Judaic textiles. WHAT IS A “CHAPTER”? Chapters have been established in many parts of the United States. The Atlanta Chapter, also known as “The Peach State Stitchers” was established in 1998. We have monthly meetings and a wonderful group of interested members who share their expertise and talents. In addition members at large are throughout the USA as well as Canada, Europe, Israel, New Zealand and Australia! Also new chapters are forming.
HOW CAN I LEARN MORE OR HOW TO JOIN THE ATLANTA CHAPTER? email: peachstatestitch@aol.com HOW DO I JOIN NOW?? Annual dues are $36.00.  Fiscal year begins each September. Members receive several issues of the National Pomegranate Guild newsletter, THE PAPER POMEGRANATE.  Please email us for more information.	HOW OFTEN DO YOU MEET? The Atlanta Chapter meets once a month, the second Monday of every month, usually at The Spruill Arts Center (next to the Dunwoody Library located at 5339 Chamblee-Dunwoody Road in Dunwoody, GA). We meet in Room #2 on the second floor. Meetings start at 7:00 PM and end at 9:30 PM. Some meetings are also held in private homes. Information about upcoming meetings and events is usually listed in The Atlanta Jewish Times as well as our chapter newsletter.
WHAT TYPES OF NEEDLEWORK DO MEMBERS CREATE? Beading, Crochet, Cross Stitch, Embroidery, Knitting, Needlepoint, Quilting and Weaving…to name a few. Novices up to expert needleworkers are all welcome to be part of the Atlanta Chapter of The Pomegranate Guild of Judaic Needlework.	Please note that you are welcome to attend a meeting as our guest before you decide whether or not to become a member of the Atlanta Chapter. Also note that there is sometimes a supply fee for non-members if the program involves a hands-on workshop project.
Mission Statement of the Peach State Stitchers:  Our mission is to heighten the concept of Hiddur Mitzvah in our community and create a visual legacy to hand to the next generation.  Members share a common interest in Jewish tradition and the desire to create Judaic needle and fiber projects for family, home, synagogue and other communal institutions.  Approved by Peach State Stitchers  Board at the 10.22.09 meeting.    Peach State Stitchers is a chapter of the Pomegranate Guild of Judaic Needlework. Please see the national web site at: http://www.pomegranateguild.org/     Member of  SEFAA