challahcovers

RIGHT: This piece of embroidery has been completed. There are two candles and out of the flames evolve the hebrew words, NER SHEL SHABBAT. This piece will be the perfect beginning for a custom creation; complimenting a challah cover, wall hanging or memory quilt. To discuss, contact the artist

ABOVE: Challah cover created with a pomegranate design in a stained glass technique. The artist then created a ceramic Challah plate designed to coordinate with the challah cover and presented the set to a Toronto bride and groom. The Pomegranate on the challah cover has approximately 613 french knots in its centre representing the 613 mitzvot.

BELOW: The DINNERWARE pattern chosen by the BRIDE. The Challah cover BELOW was created to coordinate with the china pattern in Summer, 2002. What a delightful gift! There is a Gift Card created to match the presentation which could be framed if desired. SHALOM/doves are popular.

BELOW; "I am your Beloved, and your Beloved is Mine". ONEE LEDODEE, VEDODEE LEE. The pillow was created as a fifth wedding gift for children of the person who commissioned this work. The 20 inch pillow is dupioni silk with self piping all around. The embroidery is cotton with beading on the letters. The lace has been attached by hand. This would make a wonderful challah cover for a very special gift/housewarming/wedding/shower. The dupioni silk has a sparkle and sheen that does not come through in photographs. If you would like to honour a special friend/relative with a special challah cover click here.

below left: Royal Doulton "Baroness" Bone china pattern chosen by a Toronto Bride in 2004,

BELOW RIGHT: The Challah Cover created for the above bride to compliment their Baroness China on Shabbat. What a lovely lasting presentation accompanying a place setting, an oval platter or alone!

LEFT: Challah Cover created to coordinate with a denim tallit and kippah set for a Bat Mitzvah Girl in Atlanta. The background is denim. The embroidery has been created by hand and embellished with metallics.

RIGHT: Challah Cover created for a 47th Anniversary gift. The piecing is a watercolour quilting technique. The pomegranate on the right represents the 613 mitzvot with approximately 613 French Knots and Beads representing the legendary 613 pomegranate seeds. Candles are represented by fabric that has been stamped with Hebrew words representing Shabbat.

ABOVE: The Challah cover designed to coordinate with the Bride's choice of Royal Doulton 'Zanda Rhodes' china. The challah cover was presented with the oval platter in the china to use as a challah plate (or food platter). This gift was very special and meaningful to the bride and groom. Summer, 2005

Very personalized challah covers to suit individual taste and preferences.

Show how much you care by coordinating the challah cover (or pillow, or table runner) with the bone china or the decor. Perfect selection for Wedding, Housewarming, Anniversary, Mother's Day, or Hostess Gift.

ABOVE: Dupioni Silk Challah Cover created with an antique look to coordinate with Noritake Chatelaine China chosen by the bride. The bride of a young Lubavich Rebbe, chose the wording for her challah cover. The embroidery was done in metallic threads with embroidered silver and grey greenery in each corner. The border is silver dupioni silk. What a special way to sanctfy Shabbat and Holidays!

LEFT: Challah cover embroidered with a Star of David and two Peace Doves carrying greens. This challah cover is lined with a Star of David Fabric and could be used as a reversible challah cover. This challah cover is 100% cotton with rayon embroidery.

ABOVE: 1998--Watercolour Quilted Challah cover. Created for a wedding gift for a Toronto Bride who uses it weekly at her home in Israel.

RIGHT: A challah cover created for a Bride & Groom who have chosen Royal Doulton Fanfare for their china (LEFT). Spring, 2007. Dupioni Silk is used with gold metallic embroidery.

The Pomegranate (Exodus 39: 24-25) features approx. 613 beads and French knots . Ask for info about creating a challah cover to coordinate with your favourite Bride's china. (or your own).

ABOVE: RIGHT: 5 pce Place Setting Mikasa Cameo Platinum Dinnerware. Centre: Detail of dupioni silk challah cover for use on Shabbat and Holy Days.. Hand beading and hand embroidery on pomegranate representing seeds (approximately 613). Flowers at right represent growth, as pomegranate flowers grow into mature pomegranates. This challah cover was presented to a Bridal Couple accompanied by the oval platter from the dinner set that could be used as a challah plate or as a serving dish for Shabbat/and any other occasion. Upon request, the challah cover may be equipped with a "hanger" so that it may be displayed as a work of art in the home.

ABOVE: Challah Cover (dupioni silk, beading, embroidery, applique) created for display of Pomegrante Guild of Judaic Textiles of Toronto, Threads of Identity Display, June - September, 2007 at the MORRIS and SALLY JUSTEIN HERITAGE MUSEUM of Baycrest Hospital in Toronto. There are approximately 613 beads and French knots applied by hand in th pomegranate representing the seeds (and 613 commandments). Each challah cover is personalized on the underside. This handsome challah cover, signed by the artist is available for sale.

BELOW: Challah covers commissioned for a bridal couple who expressed a preference for blue. The dupioni silk background is blue.

ABOVE: Challah cover embroidered in rayon on a 100% cotton body with a Jerusalem-type scene in honour of Israel's 60th Anniversary~2008/5768.

Custom dupioni silk and natural silk Challah cover ABOVE was a gift created as a Bat Mitzvah gift. The hand beading embellishes the Pomegranate. Signed by the artist.