Sew Jewish: The 18 Projects You Need for Jewish Holidays, Weddings, Bar/Bat Mitzvah Celebrations, and Home

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 Read more