- Genre:crafts & hobbies
- Sub-genre:Needlework / Crocheting
- Language:English
- Pages:88
- Paperback ISBN:9780578496306
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Overview
When she had the idea to make a Jewish Huck prayer shawl for each of her four sons, Cantor Deborah Katchko-Gray had no idea that twenty-five years later she would be writing a book to teach others about the hobby that became a passion. Within the pages of this beautifully-photographed book are instructions on how to create an heirloom quality tallit/prayer shawl, challah or bread cover, or even a table runner using Swedish weaving and Jewish designs, while exploring how using meaningful fabric to create a family heirloom can add to the spiritual value of the creation.
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When she had the idea to make a Jewish Huck prayer shawl for each of her four sons, Cantor Deborah Katchko-Gray had no idea that twenty-five years later she would be writing a book to teach others about the hobby that became a passion. Within the pages of this beautifully-photographed book are instructions on how to create an heirloom quality tallit/prayer shawl, challah or bread cover, or even a table runner using Swedish weaving and Jewish designs, while exploring how using meaningful fabric to create a family heirloom can add to the spiritual value of the creation.
Using a needlework technique and Jewish patterns created by Ellen Temkin, Katchko-Gray's life has been enriched by every tallit she's stitched, and she aims to share that enrichment with the women—and men!—who enjoy creating prayer shawls for their families. She hopes that this book encourages people to continue the tradition of hiddur mitzvah, or enhancing ritual objects with creativity and love.
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