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Hawaiian applique

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

  1. A style of appliqué characterized by large-scale designs with symmetry generated by folding the fabric into eighths when cutting.
  2. A piece of handiwork constructed using Hawaiian appliqué.

Examples

Nancy is a quilting instructor and designer, specializing in miniature quilts and Hawaiian appliqué.”
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.”
The stitch used in Hawaiian appliqué was simply a hemming stitch, Midori explained.”
“A roundrobin challenge allowed me to use this Hawaiian appliqué as a centerpiece.”
The Hawaiian applique design is made by folding a piece of fabric into eighths.”
The Hawaiian applique style was established during the second missionary generation (c. 1840-1860) (Hammond 1986b:278; Schleck 1987, pers. comm.).”
Unlike most Hawaiian appliques, this quilt, which represents Ka'iulani's hair combs, is plainly quilted by machine in a grid pattern rather than with hand-done contour quilting that echoes the outlines of the applique.”
Each quilter was assigned a quilt technique, such as Log Cabin style, Hawaiian applique, paper piecing, and so on.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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