The New Work of Our Hands: Contemporary Jewish Needlework and Quilts [Paperback]

Mae Rockland Tupa (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 1994

This book aims to teach and reinforce the richness of the Jewish heritage and tradition through needlecraft designs and techniques. Packed with drawings, photographs and descriptions of the author's own designs as well as the work of noted fabric artists from all around the world, this book provides ideas and patterns for many items including samplers, wedding canopies, hallah covers, banners and other items for family and special celebrations. A number of projects to make up, each with detailed instructions and practical advice, guide the reader through the creative process of producing Judaica artifacts in cloth.

Product Details

• Paperback: 133 pages
• Publisher: Chilton Book Co; 2 Rev Sub edition (March 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0801983622
• ISBN-13: 978-0801983627
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.2 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.9 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,939,919 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Interesting - gets your mind churning with future projects, January 9, 2007

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Betty Crocker "Pancake Cutter" (California) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The New Work of Our Hands: Contemporary Jewish Needlework and Quilts (Paperback)

An nice and easy discussion of jewish symbols and projects. Makes you start thinking about others ways to incorporate judaica into your work. I would have like to seen more photos or projects from around the country or world. It looks like she included just her friends' work and projects.

5.0 out of 5 stars More than useful, November 26, 2011

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This review is from: The New Work of Our Hands: Contemporary Jewish Needlework and Quilts (Paperback)

Tupa's book is still one of the two "bibles" for Jewish needle-workers, the other being the original "Work of Our Hands". This volume is loaded with inspirational ideas and kicks off all sort of creativity. I admit that I have had the honor of meeting Mae, and she's just as creative and inspirational in person. In my opinion, this book is a must for beginners and a fun read for experienced Jewish needle-artists. Thank you, Mae!

5.0 out of 5 stars Will inspire you.............., June 11, 2011

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This review is from: The New Work of Our Hands: Contemporary Jewish Needlework and Quilts (Paperback)

LOVE this book. Have loved doing unique, beautiful needlework for decades, and I had been looking for a book that would allow me to do needlework that would literally be a work of art. This book didn't disappoint at all. The photos, illustrations and directions are wonderful, and inspiring. I venture to say that it may well inspire you to design and make your own original religious theme needlework.