The Jewish new year is on its way –challah dipped in honey!– and the autumn holiday season is right behind it. It’s a time for new beginnings, and a great time to start the year with a new challah cover. So I’m releasing the challah cover pattern from the Sew Jewish book as its own … Continue reading
I first became aware of the fish as a Jewish symbol when I visited the Tunisian island of Djerba and saw fish painted on the walls of Jewish homes. They were stick figures, hand painted in Mediterranean blue and swimming against bright whitewashed walls. Since then, fish seem to be everywhere, and they’ve become … Continue reading
![You’ll Want to Sew this Reusable Shopping Bag [Free Printable Pattern]](https://sewjewish.files.wordpress.com/2013/09/free-pattern-shopping-bag-b1.png?w=290&h=290&crop=1 "You’ll Want to Sew this Reusable Shopping Bag [Free Printable Pattern]")
Just in time for Sukkot, we offer this pattern for a hardy reusable shopping bag. This sturdy tote will last longer than most reusable shopping bags you’ll find, and it stands up to a good sanitizing wash. It’s the perfect size for carrying apples and other treats freshly harvested from the farmers market, orchard, or … Continue reading
