Shabbat Shalom with Blessing Candles
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Shabbat Shalom is the traditional Hebrew greeting exchanged during the Jewish Sabbath, which runs from Friday evening to Saturday night. The phrase means 'Sabbath Peace' and represents one of Judaism's most sacred observances—a day of rest, family gathering, and spiritual renewal centered on ceasing work and honoring the divine creation. Lighting candles as the sun sets is a cornerstone ritual that has endured for centuries across Jewish communities worldwide.
- Stitch count: 126 x 155
- 25 colors in the palette
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126 x 155 stitches 25 colors
Pattern description
The Hebrew blessing 'Shabbat Shalom' (Sabbath Peace) appears in clear blue capital letters at the center of this counted cross-stitch design, framed by a warm garland of berry sprigs and crimson leaves. Below the greeting stand two traditional Shabbat candles in elegant navy-blue holders, their flames rendered in warm cream and golden yellow, symbolizing the lighting of candles that marks the beginning of the Jewish Sabbath each Friday evening.
Stitched on 126×126-count Aida with 25 DMC thread colors, this intermediate-level pattern delivers rich visual storytelling through a restrained palette of deep greens, reds, creams, and blues. The decorative vine border framing all four sides adds a homespun elegance perfect for framing or mounting on a wall hanging.
This design makes a meaningful gift for families observing Shabbat, whether placed in a dining room, prayer space, or entryway. Its spiritual and cultural significance combines beautifully with the meditative rhythm of needlework, making the stitching process itself a contemplative act of preparation and celebration.
The stitched lettering reads: שבת שלום (Shabbat Shalom — Sabbath Peace).
Material Type: Aida Generic White
Sewing Count: 14/inch or 55/100mm
Design Size: 126 x 155 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 9 x 11.1 inches or 229 x 281 mm
Suggested Material Size: 14.9 x 17 inches or 379 x 431 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
