Wednesday, July 1, 2009

Challah Cover

We are getting married in a couple of weeks. (Not that I'm stressed or anything)


My cousin and her husband (Rabbi Ian) are coming all the way from Leeds (yes, in the UK) to Melbourne to celebrate with us (and to perform the ceremony).

As a token of our huge appreciation, I have decided to give them my 'Old Red Barn quilt along' - quilt (nearly finished now) and a matching Challah cover.

Challah is the traditional egg loaf eaten by Jews as part of the Friday night sabbath (Shabbat) meal.

The front has the word "Shabbat" appliqued on it in Hebrew lettering.


A floral quilting pattern...


and a plain cream backing


It measures 16 inches by 21 inches.

I hope they like it.

Andi :-)

13 comments:

  1. UnknownJuly 1, 2009 at 5:47 PM

    what great gifts. All the way from Leeds - not Leeds, UK? Coz that's where I'm from, do you think I could stow away in their luggage?

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  2. One Flew OverJuly 1, 2009 at 6:44 PM

    What an incredibly thoughtful gift! Best of luck for the big day x

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  3. Cathy @ CabbageQuiltsJuly 1, 2009 at 6:53 PM

    What a beautiful gift...I love the quilting you have done on it. I'm sure your cousin and her husband will love it. Congratulations on your upcoming wedding by the way. I pray that it will be a wonderful day. So special that your family will be performing the ceremony with you. All the best in the next few weeks xo

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  4. Leaves of the family treeJuly 1, 2009 at 9:43 PM

    That is a fab gift. They will love it. And handmade are so much nicer. I was a nanny in London in the late 80's for a Jewish family. Challah on Friday was my favourite time of the week.

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  5. UnknownJuly 1, 2009 at 11:09 PM

    Brilliant quilt ! Good luck with all your wedding plans .

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  6. robiewankenobieJuly 1, 2009 at 11:53 PM

    wow. lucky rabbi. those gifts will be much appreciated.

    don't stress out too much about the wedding. think of it as more of a party. a party where you shout about your love from the rooftops and then boogie down with friends and family!

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  7. dutchcomfortJuly 2, 2009 at 2:27 AM

    Such a lovely gift! The quilting is gorgeous!

    Best of luck for The Big Day!

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  8. KellieJuly 2, 2009 at 8:50 AM

    I'm sure they will!

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  9. JanetJuly 2, 2009 at 7:42 PM

    Its terrific, they'll love it and what a great idea.

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  10. KateJuly 2, 2009 at 9:31 PM

    Hey Andi, a few weeks to go, OMG! How exciting.
    Your blog and those gifts are gorgeous. How could they not love them. You sure have mastered that new machine of yours.
    I have just started a craft blog to run alongside Daylesford Organics.
    Oh and I met your brother and sister a few months ago. They live upstairs from my Zeida.
    I hope the next few weeks run really smoothly and happily.
    Love Kate XX

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  11. Liz JimenezJuly 4, 2009 at 4:03 AM

    The challah cover is beautiful, what a thoughtful and gorgeous gift!

    Good luck with your wedding! Mazel tov!

    Liz @ teeny tiny quilts

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  12. CathyJuly 4, 2009 at 5:10 PM

    I am sure that they will love it! Who wouldn't? I can't believe how much you achieve - you are amazing. All the best for the wedding!

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  13. Julie @ Jaybird QuiltsJuly 6, 2009 at 1:30 PM

    congrats on getting married... and i love the challah cover.. i may copy your design and make one for my mom!

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