Ocean Hamsa Challah Cover Pattern

I’m excited to share my newest challah cover appliqué pattern—the 'Ocean Hamsa' Challah Cover! This design combines the hamsa (a symbol of protection) with ocean waves. It’s meant to represent our responsibility to care for the environment. The waves might also bring to mind the parting of the red sea, making this design appropriate for use at the Passover seder as well as Shabbat.

Around the design I added the phrase “Peace be upon you” (Shalom Aleichem) - a traditional Shabbat greeting that (to me) captures the sense of calm I feel when listening to ocean waves.

While only basic sewing skills are needed, the number of pieces makes it a more detailed project. As seen in the sample, I chose black fabric on a white ground, but you can customize it with your own colors and even use patterned fabric. You can find ‘Ocean Hamsa’ in my etsy shop along with several other challah cover patterns.

Happy sewing!
xo, Vicky