An educational, non-profit organization whose purpose is educational and cultural development through participation in and encouragement of interest in the art of needlepoint. ANG defines needlepoint as any counted or free stitchery worked by hand with a threaded needle on a readily countable ground.

Membership in ANG is open to all stitchers, amateur and professional, novice and experienced, and everything in between. The only criteria for membership are a love of needlepoint and a desire to learn more about this popular art.

Atlanta Knitting Guild.  Contact them at membership@atlantaknittingguild.org

The Atlanta Knitting Guild is an independent organization that has been formed solely for the purpose of get-togethers of people who truly love the art of knitting. We hope to share, learn, extend and stretch our skills through each other and outside speakers. We are open to and welcome any knitting enthusiast regardless of skill level. Our purpose is to enrich the knitting experience by sharing and developing the art.

Crochet Guild of America 740-452-4541 for chapter information

Founded in 1994, CGOA has quickly grown to just over 900 individual member crocheters from across the United States and other countries.

Who should join the Crochet Guild of America?

• Anyone and everyone who:
• Loves to crochet, from novice to experienced designer
• Wants to improve skills and master new techniques
• Wants to meet terrific people who share your enthusiasm for crochet

Embroiders Guild of America 502-589-6956 for chapter information

Historic Needlework Guild 412-635-8187 for chapter information

Since the earliest of times, women have done needlework as an integral part of their life. More than the simple decorative applications for which we use it today, needlework was traditionally used as a method of marking property, to embellish clothing, and as a form of creative expression. Many techniques were used, some of which have not been duplicated in modern times.

International Old Lacers Inc. or email them for information

"IOLI is an international organization organized to promote interest in the fine old laces and preserve them for posterity, to form local chapters and study of the history of lace, to make lace and hold lace exhibits, to request that museums having lace collections hold exhibits using identification cards, and to educate people in any facet of lace identification and lacemaking"