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

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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.

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!

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.

Not exactly ready made, but includes a lot more than I thought it would. Can be adapted to many uses. Can't attest to its accuracy, though I assume it is so. As a bonus (since it didn't occur to me it would be included), are words and phrases and Hebrew lettering.

I always love books about jewish crafts. Not so many "adult" books to be found on this subject.
Of course on can see it is a bit older by now ( I have had it for years ), but it still has got some very very fun projects and designs.

The New Work of Our Hands:

Contemporary Jewish Needlework and Quilts

Mae Rockland Tupa

(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.