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A
Appliqué: Ornamentation, as a cutout design,
that is sewn on to or otherwise applied to a piece of material. [Origin:
1835-45]
B
Buttons: A small disk, knob, or the like for
sewing or otherwise attaching to an article, as of clothing, serving as a
fastening when passed through a buttonhole or loop. [Origin:
1275-1325]
C
Create: To evolve from one’s own thought or
imagination, as a work of art or an invention. [Origin:
1350-1400]
D
Delicious: Highly pleasing to the senses, greatly
pleasing or entertaining; “a delightful surprise”. [Origin:
1250-1300]
E
Embellish: To beautify by or as if by
ornamentation, ornament, adorn. [Origin: 1300-50]
F
Fabric: A cloth made
by weaving, knitting, or felting fibers: cotton fabrics. [Origin:
1475-85]
G
Garden: A fertile and delightful spot or region;
where flowers, shrubs, vegetables, fruits, or herbs are cultivated. [Origin:
1300-50]
H
Heirloom: A family possession handed down from
generation to generation. [Origin: 1375-1425]
I
Inspiration: An inspiring or animating action or
influence, something inspired, as an idea. [Origin:
1275-1325]
J
Joy: The emotion of great delight or happiness caused
by something exceptionally good or satisfying; keep pleasure; elation: She
felt the joy of seeing her quilt displayed on the bed. [Origin:
1175-1225]
K
Keepsake: Anything kept, or given to be kept, as a
token of friendship or affection; remembrance. [Origin:
1780-90]
L
Landscape: A section or expanse of rural,
natural, or coastal scenery, usually extensive, that can be seen from a
single viewpoint. [Origin: 1590-1600]
M
Meeting: The act of coming together for a
specific purpose: a seven o’clock quilt guild meeting. [Origin:
1250-1300]
N
Needles: To sew or do similar work with a small,
slender, sharp-pointed implement. [Origin: bef. 900]
O
Obsession: The domination of one’s thoughts or
feelings by a persistent idea, image, desire, etc. [Origin:
1505-15]
P
Passion: A strong or extravagant fondness,
enthusiasm, or desire for anything; a passion for quilting. [Origin:
1125-75]
Q
Quilt: A coverlet for a bed, made of two layers
of fabric with some soft substance, as wool or down, between them and
stitched in patterns or tufted through all thicknesses in order to prevent
the filling from shifting. [Origin: 1250-1300]
R
Reminisce: To recall past experiences, events,
etc. indulge in reminiscence. [Origin: 1820-30]
S
Stitchery: Needlework on which you are working
with needle and thread; "she put her sewing back in the basket". [Origin:
1600-10]
T
Thread: A fine cord or flax, cotton, or other
fibrous material spun out to considerable length, esp. when composed of two
or more filaments twisted together. [Origin: bef. 900]
U
Umbrella: A light, small, portable, usually
circular cover for protection from rain or sun. [Origin:
1600-10]
U
Umbrella: A light, small, portable, usually
circular cover for protection from rain or sun. [Origin:
1600-10]
V
Variegated: Varied in appearance or color; marked
with patches or spots of different colors. [Origin:
1655-65]
W
Workshop: A seminar, discussion group, or the
like, that emphasizes exchange of ideas and the demonstration and
application of techniques, skills, etc. [Origin: 1555-65]
X
X: Marks the spot. You are visiting Dee Quilting Place and may also
find inspiration in Tubbleville. Start where you are and bring
joy into your life now.
Y
You: The nature or character of the person
addressed: Try to discover the hidden you. [Origin: bef.
900]
Z
Zigzag: A line, course, or progression
characterized by sharp turns first to one side and then to the other, as in
zigzag stitches. [Origin: 1705-15]
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