Monday, December 14, 2009

The 4th night of Chanukah

I made my Chanukah quilt in 1999. It's been hanging in our living room and every year since then, when the others are lighting their real menorahs, I add a fabric flame to my quilt. It hangs all year with all the flames and right before Chanukah I take them all off to add them back on once a day. 




The custom is to place the chanukiah (Chanukah menorah) in a public place, in order to publicize the miracle. Some actually place theirs outdoors. Some place it in a window for passersby to see. The background of my wall hanging is meant to resemble a window.


 

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8 comments:

  1. Deborah14 December, 2009 22:18

    I really like this. How clever to add a flame fabric to light it.

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  2. Allie15 December, 2009 09:45

    This is absolutely beautiful. What a wonderful idea!!!!

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  3. Henya15 December, 2009 18:08

    I love it! Makes me want to learn how to quilt.

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  4. Stephanie Hughes21 December, 2009 06:17

    Oh, I just love it! WOW!! Love the colors and the flames! Steph

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  5. Susan Purney Mark23 December, 2009 19:27

    Thats a gorgeous quilt, fabulous background and great choice of colours!

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  6. IsraeliMom25 December, 2009 12:38

    Wow, beautiful work you have there! Glad I found your blog :)

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  7. Rosalyn Manesse26 December, 2009 03:16

    Great Chanukah quilt

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  8. Anonymous10 December, 2013 00:30

    Hello, your background looks just like a window! I love this idea. Maybe you can post an update, so we can see the latest version with its progress. The quilt is lovely and this is a wonderful idea.

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