new work of our hands: contemporary Jewish needlework and quilts.
TitleThe new work of our hands: contemporary Jewish needlework and quilts.
Author
EditionRevised
Call number764.44089924/0001
Object number07225
Place of publicationPennsylvania
PublisherChilton Book Company
Year of publication
1994
Physical description133p.
MaterialBook
ISBN0801983622
Description
This volume teaches & reinforces the richness of Jewish heritage & tradition through needlecrafts. The techniques & how-to information presented here are not limited to specific projects, but also take the reader through the creative process of producing splendid Judaica artifacts in cloth. The book is filled with drawings, color & black-&-white photographs, & descriptions of featured works by the author & noted fabric artists from around the world. It provides inspiration, ideas, & patterns for samplers, wedding canopies, hallah covers, banners, & other items for family & holiday celebrations. Also includes a directory of Judaica textile artists & a bibliography.