Description

Sew your own Judaica!
Beginning sewing skills are all you need to create these 18 Jewish-theme projects, from classic Judaica including a prayer shawl and Passover matzah cover, to modern items such as a cuddly alephbet baby blanket and an accent pillow decorated with with a cheerful Shalom!

• Complete step-by-step instructions with illustrations and color photographs.
• Expert tips plus a section dedicated to basic sewing techniques to help even beginning sewists create beautiful results.
• Includes interesting tidbits about the teachings and history behind Judaica and Jewish traditions.

"Clear and beautifully illustrated. I especially like the detailed prayer shawl pattern/instructions, which answer all the questions beginners and beyond have been asking me for years about construction."
- Cathy Perlmutter, President, Pomegranate Guild of Judaic Needlework

"The color photos and simple instructions and patterns will help anyone feel confident in taking on a project. Bywater's cheerful writing style and helpful explanations of the religious significance of items will appeal to younger readers or those new to Judaism and wishing to learn more."
-Publishers Weekly

"The combination of handcrafting and Jewish tradition adds further value and meaning to these projects, and Bywater's approach is both thoughtful and celebratory."
-Library Journal