New products and a new type of product.

I have a new type of product. I originally thought that my customers would be fellow quilters and fiber artists. Indeed a small few were. The majority of people online and offline that purchased "Blessings on Fabric" got the piece framed. I am of course delighted that they want to hang my work on its own on the wall. However it made me think that I should make a finished product. So, here it is. It is backed using Eco-Felt. That is a polyester felt that is made from recycled plastics. I am very pleased that I can use something that also stays in line with my values. I use an iron on fusible to stick both layers together. This laminates the fabric so it should not fray on the sides. 

The next problem that needed solving is how to hang it and make it lye flat against the wall using only one nail. I use a metal bar that is easy to cut to size and applied velcro to it. (I only need one side of the Velcro) I just put the bar on the felt the Velcro makes it stick to the felt back and voila. 

I added my twisted threads and some hand stitching as I felt each piece needs it.

You can see the twisted threads on top bulge out. That is where the nail will hook on to it.

I enjoy making sacred art and love having it displayed in my home. I hope my customers will enjoy having Judaica, and it will help make their homes into a peaceful place to be with their families and loved ones.

Saying goodbye once again to Israel and my children

This is my last day of a 6 week trip in Israel. So much to think about. I did not do many things that I had hoped to do. The important things like seeing my children and their homes I did. We were planning a trip for a while but when we got the date for Segev's "Chomta" well it was decided that we would fly during Sukkot. 

I am always sad that I have to leave. I miss Israel a lot when I am not here. We had to leave but now I wish I could live here again.
So much about Israel speaks to me, but most important my family. Beyond that, I feel always at home here. I like walking around and seeing how much building is going on everywhere. When I visited the Jerusalem museum I took a guided tour about archeology, they were all women and I had so much in common with them. When I was in Eilat and staying at a suite, the people there got so excited when I said that I was visiting one of my children that lives in Eilat. They asked where they all lived when I told them they sighed in relief, great they all live here in Israel. You must be so proud of them, he asked and I replied of course. I love that attitude, family is what keeps us grounded here in Israel.