Sew Jewish Book / Symbols

Hamsa: A Handful of Good Luck

Probably the most popular Jewish good luck symbol today is the hamsa. It’s been around a long time–thousands of years. Here’s some background from the introduction to the hamsa project in the Sew Jewish book: Hamsa Your hand is strong. Your right hand, exalted. (Psalms 89:14) A tiny falafel shop I used to frequent in … Continue reading →

Free Patterns / Projects and Tutorials

Sew a Little Peace in the World with this Free Dove Applique Pattern [PDF]

Posted on August 18 by Sew Jewish • 2 Comments

Add the bright, peaceful energy of this applique dove to your home. Perfect for a pillow, baby blanket, or wall hanging. We framed ours. The dove pattern is only about 4 inches (10cm) square, so you can complete this project in less than an hour. If you want to brush up on your machine applique … Continue reading →