The library is a beautifully proportioned room with an elegant Venetian window at one end.
In an Irish House, 1988
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How do you make a Venetian blind? Remove all vitamin A from his diet.
Architectural Record - 1938
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So apparently there was a window tax in 1820. People would obstruct their windows to avoid it.
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The distinction between curtains and sunscreen roller blinds
Curtains and sunscreen roller blinds are two different kinds of window treatments.
Blinds are often a flat piece of cloth that slides vertically up and down to cover the window. They are typically made of vinyl or fabric.
Two of the most common window treatments are blinds and curtains. They both provide insulation and privacy for your home, but their installation methods vary.
Shades and curtains are sometimes mistaken for one another. Blinds are more frequently used in homes because they provide privacy and insulation.
They can be flat or standing, but they are frequently one-piece works of art that cover windows. When shades are fitted, the window frame is typically visible.
Curtains are often hanging from the top of the window edge and utilized for ornamental purposes. You can use vertical roller blinds to control light and provide privacy.
A rod is normally located at the top of the window, and curtains are often composed of fabric.
Although they can be utilized for privacy and light control, curtains often do not offer as much light control as blinds.
Once the curtains are manufactured, the size cannot be changed. Only the curtain belts that come with it can be used to tie it.
The amount of light that enters a room can be controlled with Venetian Roller Shades by rolling them up or even opening them in different ways.
Blinds will therefore function more efficiently in the heat.
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Benefits of Aluminium Doors and Windows for Modern Home
When it comes to upgrading the aesthetics and functionality of a home, aluminium doors and windows have become a top choice for homeowners and architects alike. Their sleek design, durability, and versatility make them an ideal option for contemporary homes. Let’s explore the many advantages these modern fixtures bring to your living space.
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3. Energy Efficiency
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4. Low Maintenance
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5. Versatility in Style
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6. Enhanced Security
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Conclusion
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Upgrade your windows with sleek and durable aluminum Venetian blinds. Perfect for any room, these blinds offer excellent light control, privacy, and a contemporary look. Available in various colors and finishes to suit your style, aluminum Venetian blinds are a versatile choice for modern living. Easy to maintain and built to last, they’re the perfect blend of functionality and design.
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Wooden Venetian blinds and aluminium Venetian blinds each have their own unique advantages and appeal. Whether you're drawn to the timeless elegance of wooden blinds or the sleek modernity of aluminium blinds, both options offer style, functionality, and versatility for enhancing the beauty and ambience of your space.
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Because I'm feeling whimsical,
What the fuck do you mean that's a quilt??? Round 2
All quilts are contest winners from the quilt show Road to California, 2022. You can see these quilts and the other winners from that year here.
Best of Show Quilt
Title: Harlequinade
Maker: Rebecca Prior
Quilter: Jackie Brown
Design Basis: Maker's Original Design
"Harlequinade" is a theatrical quilt filled with visual clues guiding viewers to discover a hidden story. Inspired by Venetian Carnival masks and commedia del'arte characters, the quilt features the antics of Harlequin, the trickster, who has his own ideas about freedom and fun!
Director's Choice
Title: Welcome Home
Maker: David Taylor
Quilter: David Taylor
Design Basis: Original image by Margo Clabo, used with permission
I first saw this image from friend Margo Clabo more than a decade ago. It took years to convince her to let me adapt her photo into a quilt. The image it depicts is especially sentimental for her. The challenge for myself was to create a pieced pictorial background and recreate a traditionally pieced quilt by using my hand appliqué technique. The project size was overwhelming, but I'm thrilled with the finished quilt. So is Margo. Time to exhale.
Note: To be clear, that is not a photo with a quilt in it, that WHOLE THING is a quilt.
Best Machine Stationary Quilting
Title: Emerald labyrinth
Maker: Kumiko Frydl
Quilter: Kumiko Frydl
Design Basis: Maker's Original Design
As a starting point I used an image from the entrance to the EL Barkookeyeh Mosque in Cairo. Thinking of an elegant and intricate garden I added bursts of natural color and filled the area between the large elements of the design with finer ornament inspired by butterflies and plants. I set the circular image in a rectangular frame with a subdued complimentary design of rippled reflective pools.
1st Place: Animal
Title: Woodland Wilds
Maker: Ann Horton
Quilter: Ann Horton
Design Basis: Maker's Original Design
My morning hikes in the woodland hills of our northern California home inspired this quilt. The rabbits are always alert for danger. This machine appliqued, thread painted and embroidered view through a window is surrounded by wild flowers on hand dyed silk and again surrounded by other wild birds and animals. I love my wilds things in the woods!
1st Place: Human Image
Title: The Memories That Remain
Maker: Lynn Czaban
Quilter: Lynn Czaban
Design Basis: Library of Congress Photos - LC-USF33-006183MI and LC-USF33-0061
I am fascinated by the human face and our ability to communicate without uttering a single word. The Portuguese word 'saudade' meaning a deep emotional state of nostalgic or profound melancholic longing for something or someone that one cares for and loves. Moreover, it often carries a repressed knowledge that the object of longing might never be had again.
1st Place: Naturescape
Title: Desert In Spring
Maker: Andrea Brokenshire
Quilter: Andrea Brokenshire
Design Basis: Maker's Original Design
My Mom and I embarked on an epic travel trip we named our "Thelma and Louise Adventure" In Palm Springs, CA we visited the Living Desert Botanical Garden. This quilt is inspired by one of the photographs I took that spring day of a Prickly Pear Cactus in full bloom. I loved the leathery texture of the cactus leaves (paddles) and the almost translucent citron yellow blossoms.
2nd Place: Animal
itle: Not Today
Maker: Kestrel Michaud
Quilter: Kestrel Michaud
Design Basis: Maker's Original Design
The chase is on! The Roadrunner is after his next meal, chasing a Common Collared Lizard through a steampunk junkyard. The desert is a favored dumping ground for the detritus of progress, even in a fantasy world. A steam-powered industrial revolution creates iron refuse and pieces of broken machinery have been left to decay in dry desert air. That doesn’t bother these critters. To them, this is home. Will that lizard wind up as dinner? Not today!
2nd Place: Human Image
Title: Declaration of Independence - Voices of Freedom
Maker: Nancy Prince
Quilter: Terri Taylor
Design Basis: Reproduction of John Trumbull's Painting
The quilt is a reproduction of John Trumbull's painting which depicts the moment in history when the first draft of the Declaration of Independence was presented to the Second Continental Congress on June 28, 1776. The quilt front and back were created in Photoshop and custom printed on fabric. Four thousand hours over 4 years was necessary to create the quilt. The back captures the story of the Declaration and its signers.
Note: I'm not at all patriotic. But credit where credit is due. That's a fucking quilt.
3rd Place: Animal
Title: Midnight Flight
Maker: Joanne Baeth
Quilter: Joanne Baeth
Design Basis: Maker's Original Design
Several years ago we had an injured Great Horned Owl roosting in our willow tree during the day. I took several pictures and was inspired to create him in fabric. The background features a painted sky, old buildings, melting snow and a rabbit on the run The foreground is the swooping owl which was constructed by painting and inking each feather and thread painting over fabrics and needle punched wool rovings
3rd Place: Naturescape
Title: Day Into Night
Maker: Deb Deaton
Quilter: Deb Deaton
Design Basis: Maker's Original Design
Inspired from photo by Robert Murray with his permission. When the Arizona sun begins to set, the sky comes alive. I saw this photo and knew the splendor of this landscape needed to be captured with fiber! Sky is hand painted. Raw edge applique. Mixed media used: oil pastels, color pencils, inks to enhance the fabrics and create more dimension. Cheesecloth: painted to create spikes of cactus. Tulle used to capture the sunrays. Machine quilted.
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Venetian blinds from Stylecraft blinds for protection
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How Blinds Can Enhance Energy Efficiency in Your Home
Picking the right kind of window blinds will help boost energy efficiency, minimise your energy bills, and boost your level of comfort. Read to know how!
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