Word Finder - patchwork

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A work, such as a blanket, composed of many different colors and shapes, sewn together to make an interesting whole.

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Any kind of creation that utilizes many different aspects to create one whole piece.

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A state of regulations whose constituents have an opaque scope of application because of their questionable delimitation with regard to each other.

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To create a patchwork from pieces of fabric.

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To assemble from a variety of sources; to cobble together.

Faust is a patchwork of many colours.

The constitution of 1851 was however chiefly a patchwork of compromises.

In this patchwork the joins are everywhere still clearly to be recognized.

Mitenka's wife and sisters-in-law thrust their heads and frightened faces out of the door of a room where a bright samovar was boiling and where the steward's high bedstead stood with its patchwork quilt.

Multicolored fields of grain and soy beans lay like a patchwork quilt for miles.

We are not at liberty, therefore, in every case where the connexion in the Koran is obscure, to say that it is really broken, and set it down as the clumsy patchwork of a later hand.

The different colors of denim will make a lovely patchwork.

But in fact the change of constitution often lags greatly, so that the metal may have the constitution normal to a region higher than that in which it is, or even a patchwork constitution, representing fragments of those of two or more regions.

And the Pauline epistles are adopted almost bodily by Irenaeus, according to the ideas contained in them; his expositions often present the appearance of a patchwork of St Paul's ideas.

A patchwork quilt hastily cobbled together with a sole aim; to bleed the motorist dry financially.

But today, the patchwork of land around has been thoroughly domesticated by its sale for ranch-style housing.

The possibility therefore exists of a new patchwork of local fiefdoms growing up, each imposing their own, unrelated, rationing criteria.

Dancing in black skirts, white blouses and patchwork waistcoats, this is their first visit to rushbearing.

However, it may be easy to confuse this with the actual patchwork design, of which there are currently only a few products that have it.

Moreover, a Claudia Firenze patchwork purse doesn't even begin to represent the colorful repertoire that bursts from the design room.

Capri Quilted Keepers are vibrantly colored patchwork accessories in bright orange, green, yellow and blue.

There is a wide range of fabric and design choices today -- from their signature jacquard to large, summer straw totes to sleek black satin evening bags to the popular patchwork and scarf print designs.

The Hamptons Canvas Patchwork Weekend Tote is destined to turn heads thanks to its brilliant pink color palette.

Besides conveying a sense of quilted patchwork history, these handbags also make an incredible fashion statement.

Patterns are geometric or floral and are put together in the manner of a patchwork quilt so as to be eclectic and eye-catching.

Made in the traditional patchwork style, Disney quilts evoke a bit of nostalgia.

One of his earliest performances was in The Patchwork Girl of Oz in 1914.

The classic sneaker is given an overhaul, with a patchwork design in pastel colors.

This classic is now more stylish than ever with beaded embellishment and funky patchwork fabric.

There's also gorgeous chocolate vintage leather patchwork on the upper, paired with sheepskin on the inside.

If you're nervous about too much going on, but you want to expand your shoe collection, you can try a self patchwork style that's all in one color.

We will replace this patchwork with a single scheme with a single board with harmonized administrative arrangements.

The aim was to create a patchwork of layers without adjoining gaps.

Fields form an even, geometric patchwork over the drumlins, becoming irregular in shape on the flatter land in between.

Matching pillow sham available. £ 14.95 More details Lilac Patchwork Sham Give your bedroom a cozy, country appeal with our exclusive patchwork quilt.

Here she was taught to sew a patchwork quilt.

An ever changing patchwork quilt of multi shades of green is splashed with the bright colors of wild flowers.

The harvested fields allow a colorful patchwork quilt of fields to stretch out beneath you.

Activity 3 - making a simple patchwork quilt Ext.

All rooms are decorated with antiques and feature hand-stitched patchwork quilts and comforters plus wingback chairs.

For example, one featured a simple bird print, another was a lovely patchwork pattern, and another was a simple tree print.

They aren't just patchwork squares anymore, either.

Make a patchwork quilt of various colors in one size throughout the entire backsplash.

Patchwork fabric furniture has been cropping up everywhere from magazines to Target.

They offer a range of affordable wall mirrors with inventive designs, from clusters of small circular mirrors grouped together to embossed mirrors with a colorful patchwork frame design.

Their selection of country-style decor includes Americana aplenty, with prints and hangings of quaint country sayings, apples and schoolhouses, and patchwork designs.

This site has many options for plaid shower curtains, and it also has patchwork shower curtains made from plaid fabrics.

Other casual comforters can be found in a patchwork design of various textured fabrics, complementary outer and liner fabrics, and quite a few use various embellishments such as string fringes, rope fringes and tassels.

You'll find hundreds of shower curtains at any given time, printed with all kinds of unusual designs from William Shakespeare, designs to patchwork quilt styles.

From cowboy boots to western shirts and even patchwork jeans, your little angel can dress like a cowgirl whenever she likes.

Wearing favorite clothing, like My Little Pony tee shirts over girls' patchwork jeans, makes getting dressed more fun and less stressful.

The Patchwork Madras Sport Coat is made from hand-woven Indian madras.

It is constructed in a patchwork design and has mother-of-pearl buttons.

Denim jumpsuits saw their heyday during the 1970s (especially patchwork styles) and you might enjoy the slight retro appeal they offer when worn today.

Rust requires rebuilding or patchwork, depending on the extensiveness of the problem.