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Tapestry

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linen
n. a cloth made of flax. formerly used for burial shrouds.
! for so long I have wanted to run into the forest [1 2 3 ... 12 13 14] strictlyquadrilateral, WarmestLight 335 Jan 08, 2019 9:19 PM by strictlyquadrilateral
with no flame guiding me strictlyquadrilateral, WarmestLight 0 Jan 09, 2019 12:29 AM by strictlyquadrilateral
! I hold your heart as if I understand [1 2 3 ... 7 8 9] strictlyquadrilateral, WarmestLight 225 Jan 22, 2019 8:20 PM by WarmestLight
kermes
n. a red dye of ancient origin made from crushed insects.
! the crimson mark does not come off [1 2 3 ... 26 27 28] strictlyquadrilateral, WarmestLight 684 Feb 06, 2019 3:12 PM by strictlyquadrilateral
! perhaps make war at end of day [1 2] WarmestLight 36 Feb 06, 2019 7:29 PM by WarmestLight
! they fall where they may [1 2 3 ... 21 22 23] strictlyquadrilateral, WarmestLight 575 Jun 30, 2019 6:02 PM by strictlyquadrilateral
pile
n. the raised surface of a fabric, consisting of upright loops or strands of yarn.
! with heavy angel's wings on [1 2 3 ... 22 23 24] strictlyquadrilateral, WarmestLight 588 Jan 22, 2019 1:26 AM by WarmestLight
stand eyes closed with outstretched arms strictlyquadrilateral, WarmestLight 16 May 15, 2019 3:35 AM by strictlyquadrilateral
scrap
n. a leftover piece of fabric too small to be used on its own.
! forget your perfect offering [1 2 3 ... 29 30 31] strictlyquadrilateral, WarmestLight 757 Jan 05, 2019 3:45 PM by WarmestLight
! the bells that still can ring [1 2 3 ... 10 11 12] strictlyquadrilateral, WarmestLight 296 Feb 08, 2019 6:02 PM by WarmestLight
mordant
n. a dye fixer, an excess of which can damage fabric.
! all the roses falling [1 2 3 ... 10 11 12] strictlyquadrilateral, WarmestLight 298 Jan 09, 2019 2:56 AM by WarmestLight
! the place where I am lying [1 2 3 ... 13 14 15] strictlyquadrilateral, WarmestLight 367 Jul 19, 2019 2:30 AM by WarmestLight
slub
n. a defect consisting of a lump or thick place in yarn or thread.
! never make a promise or plan [1 2 3 ... 18 19 20] strictlyquadrilateral, WarmestLight 481 Feb 18, 2019 2:47 AM by WarmestLight
! when the crazy wheel slows down [1 2 3 ... 11 12 13] strictlyquadrilateral, WarmestLight 319 Feb 22, 2019 10:24 PM by strictlyquadrilateral
chart
n. the pattern used as reference when stitching a design.
! for catching the wind [1 2 3 ... 19 20 21] Rockeye, strictlyquadrilateral, WarmestLight 504 May 15, 2019 3:19 AM by strictlyquadrilateral
look not for me where birds are singing [1 2 3 ... 13 14 15] strictlyquadrilateral, WarmestLight 358 Jul 13, 2019 2:27 AM by strictlyquadrilateral
moiré
n. the effect produced by pressing a design into fabric, causing the pressed and unpressed parts to reflect light differently.
! pulling out my heart so i could pin it to my sleeve [1 2 3 ... 16 17 18] strictlyquadrilateral, WarmestLight 430 Jul 21, 2019 5:53 AM by WarmestLight
dent
n. the space between the wires of a reed, which separates warp yarns.
! i can’t say that i mind my body burning [1 2 3 ... 29 30 31] strictlyquadrilateral, WarmestLight 758 Mar 08, 2019 1:05 AM by strictlyquadrilateral
to run after a light [1 2 3 ... 11 12 13] strictlyquadrilateral, WarmestLight 305 Jul 22, 2019 5:29 PM by WarmestLight
elytra
n. beetle forewings used to decorate clothing.
! every eye turns my way [1 2 3 ... 13 14 15] strictlyquadrilateral, WarmestLight 375 Jul 21, 2019 9:56 PM by strictlyquadrilateral
end
n. an individual warp yarn.
when the power rests with those who cheat so well [1 2 3 ... 10 11 12] strictlyquadrilateral, WarmestLight 289 Jul 20, 2019 6:15 PM by WarmestLight
hand
n. the tactile qualities of a fabric.
! i've come to burn your kingdom down [1 2 3 ... 10 11 12] strictlyquadrilateral, WarmestLight 277 Jul 13, 2019 2:01 AM by strictlyquadrilateral