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iintiinmiiniffc ii 11 Needlepoint Continued from page 14. cant reasons. Now each woman fondly explains why she feels a par ticular affiliation with the tribe she is stitching. Dee Kline says her young son is named Joseph and she hopes in 121/2 years he will become a bar mitzva and use her Torah cover showing Joseph in his coat of many colors. Janis Fields is proud of her work on Reuben because that is her old est son’s Hebrew name. She finds it especially meaningful because this son lives in Israel, is married to a sabra, and is the father of her first grandchild. Each of the women in the group was handpicked as one of the best needlepointers in the city. In addi tion to the honor, each took on a solemn obligation. They were asked to sign a protective contract regard ing this product of their donated labor. Each agreed to do a complete canvas. Leah Maziar explains that it is difficult for work to be inter changed because of slight personal variations, especially between left and right-handed stitchers. Each worker also knows she cannot drink coffee or smoke when she is work ing on her canvas. Another stipula tion is that Leah Maziar has the final word on when a portion is to be ripped out and done over. Approximately 27 different colors are used in each Torah cover. Eight types of yarn, utilizing silk, wool and metallic threads, are used in 40 different stitches. Leah Maz iar worked up a manual for each stitcher in which there are detailed instructions for the patterns and colors. The unifying theme is that each color is done in the same stitch on all 13 covers. For exam ple, deep burgundy always is done in Diagonal Mosaic, and yellow in a Brick Byzantine stitch. All He brew letters are in gold metallic. Leah says she got experience for this project when dressing her own twin daughters. They always wanted clothes that were similar but dif ferent. Though each cover is dif ferent, they are alike in color/ stitches. Bea Kessler emphasized that Leah not only has done the design work but also has a gigantic job afterwards when all the canvases will have to be blocked, backed and lined. The women started their needle work in November 1985, so each is i&lW i k.M Sunny Garden Chinese Restaurant -GRAND OPENING— In Around Lenox Shopping Center Lunch: 12 or more items,all you can eat—o nly 4.25 Dinner: Table Service, Gourmet Dinners at the best price Open 7 days 11 a.m.-l0 p.m. 262-1191 Sue Winner shows putting in a minimum of six months’ effort on her canvas, which must be worked on a 27-inch frame. Every three weeks they meet to view their progress. Fay Cohen acts as secretary and in addition to her writing duties, she is witness to the fact that “the rapport in the group is outstanding.” Sue Winner, assistant director, is stitching Judah, and is responsi ble for the stitchers’ contract spell ing out the rules. Encouraged rather than daunted by such professional ism, Bea Kessler says she “got chills over the implication of being asked and of doing the work.” Each canvas is signed by the artist, P. Kaplan, and also worked into the design is a small “Stitched By” with the needlepointer’s name. Peggy Ellman has lovingly worked her beautiful colors and will dedi cate the Torah cover in memory of her sister, Martha Shmerling. Diane Silverboard says she’s thrilled with the project. She is tell ing her granddaughter to look for Simeon so she can say “My grand mother did that.” Sara Zaban is adeptly coordi nating for the Centennial Celebra tion, even to rounding up her sis ter, Laura Dinerman. to take pic tures on preview day. She explains that the Torah covers are part of a fundraising campaign. T hough the donated labor is the biggest part, some covers will be purchased by congregation members and dedi cated upon completion. Other members of the stitchers’ group whose work was admired SHOAH A FILM BY CLAUDE LANZMANIM “AN EXTRAORDINARY ACCOMPLISHMENT.” — Vincent Canby. N Y Times STARTS MAY 7 ADMISSION: $10 for Part 1 and $10 for Part 2 if purchased separately. ' $15 for Parts 1 4 2 when purchased together. •Until May 7, ADVANCE TICKETS will be on sale at the Lefont TARA Theatre, 2345 Cheshire Bridge Rd, Mon-Fri, 10-5 pm, in our corporate office. After May 7, TICKETS will be on sale at the PLAZA Theatre, 1049 Ponce de Leon Avei Boxoffice opens daily at 12:30 pm. •(Tickets will go on sale beginning May 21) SHOAH Starts May 7 - Ends May 29 PI 4Z4 “ I I I 4 I l I SHOWTIMES Daily: Part Is Part 2: 1:00 6:30 1:30 7:00 1049 PONCE DE LEON AVE. “Judah” canvas. and encouraged are: Bunny Cen ter, Pauline Cohen, Toby Rosing, Frances Saperstein, Vita Schulman, Elaine Siegel and Joyce Smilack. From the Lion of Judah to the fruit-laden donkey of Issacher, the colors of the needlepoint are ra diant, the designs are striking, and the love of the women’s labor shines through every intricate stitch. REA4K REALTORS * ZAC PASMANICK, CRS Certified Residential Specialist OFFERING THE BEST OF INTOWN LIVING MORNINGSIDE VIRGINIA-HIGHLAND MIDTOWN DRUID HILLS ANSLEY BUCKHEAD off.: 874-8800 Res.: 892-1177 Grand Debut Clothing Care DRY CLEANING Loehmann's Plaza at Executive Park Check out these prices! Mens: Womens: 1 eg Shirt on hanger 75C ieg plain Dress $3.25 teg Pants SI .25 ieg plain Blouse SI.50 reg Sportcoat $1.50 ieg plain Skirt SI.50 ieg 2-pc. Suit S2.75 ieg 2-pc. Suit S3.25 reg Tie S1.00 leg Pants SI.50 ieg Sweater SI.50 leg Dress Jacket $1.75 Draperies 70c/Pleat w/Lining 75c/Pleat In by 1:30, out SAME DAY—Drive-thru service Clothing Care DRY CLEANING Suede-Leather-Fur Member of learhe: Care Loehmann's Plaza N. Druid Hills and Briarcliff Hours: M-F 6:45 a.m.-7:45 p.m. Sat. 7:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. 634-5334 All work done on premises Prices good througirtVIay 31,1986 PAGE 15 THE SOUTHERN ISRAELITE April 18, 1986