Embroidered with inspirational and mystical motifs, this lovely Kaporet, hung above our Ahron. The sisterhood presented the 40 inch by 90 inch crewel-embroidered wall hanging to the shul in 1973. Acknowledgments
One of the most ambitious projects undertaken by our Sisterhood was the design and creation of six unique stained glass applique panels, each representing a torah scroll, and pictured below. Stained glass applique is a technique that simulates the effect of stained glass by handstitching pieces of jewel-toned cotton fabric, arranged in intricate patterns, onto a backing and outlining the design with black bias tape. The six panels, which adorned the walls of our Synagogue Sanctuary, were each 45" x 83" in size.
Inspired by a set of Israeli stamps of stylized Sifrei Torah issued as part of the "Moadim L'Simcha series, Diane Bloom created six original unique designs. Once the designs were completed, it took thirty-eight women eight years to complete the stitching of all the panels.
The six panels were dedicated at our annual shul dinner on March 10, 1991. Acknowledgments
