Hawaiian appliqué
Hawaiian appliqué noun: a style of appliqué characterized by large-scale designs with symmetry generated by folding the fabric into eighths when cutting.
Noun
Hawaiian appliqué (countable and uncountable, plural Hawaiian appliqués)
- A style of appliqué characterized by large-scale designs with symmetry generated by folding the fabric into eighths when cutting.
- Nancy is a quilting instructor and designer, specializing in miniature quilts and Hawaiian appliqué.2002, Cindy Walter, Gail Baker Rowe, Basic Appliqué, →ISBN, page 89
- The symmetry of the appliqué is achieved using a variation of the fold-and-cut technique of traditional Hawaiian appliqué, although the shape is inspired by mid-century modern starburst mirrors.2014, Alexandra Ledgerwood, Improvising Tradition, →ISBN, page 85
- A piece of handiwork constructed using Hawaiian appliqué.
- A roundrobin challenge allowed me to use this Hawaiian appliqué as a centerpiece.2011, Sheila Sinclair Snyder, Perfect-Fit Pieced Borders, →ISBN
Forms of Hawaiian appliqué
| plural | Hawaiian appliqués |
|---|---|
| alternative form | Hawaiian applique |
Questions about Hawaiian appliqué
- What does Hawaiian appliqué mean?
- Hawaiian appliqué means a style of appliqué characterized by large-scale designs with symmetry generated by folding the fabric into eighths when cutting.
- What part of speech is Hawaiian appliqué?
- Hawaiian appliqué is a noun.
- What is the plural of Hawaiian appliqué?
- The plural of Hawaiian appliqué is Hawaiian appliqués.
Words near Hawaiian appliqué in the dictionary
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