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Step 2 - Place fabrics right sides together.
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Oh boy, another pattern to add to the "must try" list!! Thanks for the great and easy tutorial!ReplyDelete
Thanks for the tutorial - I might even attempt to piece something that's not a square (and use up some of my stashed charm packs).ReplyDelete
Your tutorial was very clear, and an inspiration for another entry on my "quilts I want to make" list.ReplyDelete
Beautiful quilt Rita! Thanks for the tutorial xReplyDelete
Thanks for the tutorial. Having just done my first quilt using HST's, I could see that these hourglass blocks were along similar lines but I just couldn't work out how to make them. Thanks!ReplyDelete
Thanks for sharing. Simple but so effective!ReplyDelete
I just love this hourglass quilt. The colors and fabrics you chose are awesome! Thanks for sharing. Love & blessings from NC!ReplyDelete
Great tutorial. Well written, great visuals. This definitely goes into my list of favorite tutorials.
So glad to see this, just the other day I was trying to figure out how to make an hourglass block, now I don't have to think about it, I can just follow your instructions =0)ReplyDelete
I was just pulling some fabrics out for a new quilt and found some 'forgotten' charm packs from Moda. It's like finding a $50 bill tucked away in a little pocket in your bag! haha Anyway, your brilliant post has given me just the inspiration I need to use up the packs. Thank YOU! :DReplyDelete
you are sweet!!
lovely...as always...
Lovely quilt. I prefer this to the klosjes, I think. What about you?
Mine too love making them and nine patch also.
I love very much the hour glass quilt and until now i do 2 little wall hanging.
Thank you for the tutorial and greetings from Switzerland
it's beautiful Rita ! I love your choice of fabrics (always)ReplyDelete
A great tutorial Rita.
This quilt is going to be another favourite.
Great tutorial (and I'm lusting after some of your fabric)! Just a suggestion for step 7 - when squaring up to 5", make sure you measure from the center intersecting point out (2 1/2" on your ruler). You do that in the photo, of course, but it's a good reminder for someone who hasn't made these blocks before.ReplyDelete
thanks for this...it looks amazing.ReplyDelete
what a fantastic quilt top! all of those prints come together to make some eye-candy. great work!
i love hsts too. thanks for another great use of them!ReplyDelete
So simple. So striking.ReplyDelete
I love this block, I used a couple of charms and a solid for my granddaughters baby quilt. It is timeless. Great tutorial!ReplyDelete
Thanks for the cute quilt idea! I have a bunch of 30s repros that would look fabulous with the white background.
One thing I learned about an hourglass block that might make it even a little more simple is in Step 4, cut between your sewn lines. Then press the seams to the dark sides. Then face right sides together, opposite colors facing and draw quarter inch sewing lines again. Cut in between sewn lines and press and trim.
Thank you so much again for the cute idea! I love, love that white background!
How neat. Thanks for this great idea.ReplyDelete
Thanks for the great tutorial! This is one ofthose blocks that looks complicated, but your tutorial sounds easy-peasy.ReplyDelete
Hmm.. I like the idea of making the blocks slightly bigger and then trimming them to size so they're all even!ReplyDelete
It's a beaut! Those prints go so well together and against the white they look positively jewel-like.ReplyDelete
Thanks for the great tutorial! Your work is very inspiring!ReplyDelete
Thanks for the tutorial, it's very easy to follow. I've been trying to cut back on my number of works in progress, but you make it really hard! I love hourglass quilts too and have been wanting to make one for years! And I have lots of charm squares just ready to go...ReplyDelete
Isn't this the same process for quarter-square triangles?
I think I'm saving all of my scraps for some hourglass blocks!
I currently have a charm pack or two that I think I will make into these versitle blocks. I am going on a business trip soon and need to take some projects to sew in the hotel room. Great for chain piecing. Can't wait!ReplyDelete
How terribly convenient that I just favorited this quilt on Flickr this morning and now here's a tute for it! If only everything could be delivered to my inbox as easily... :)ReplyDelete
Oh my, that looks so fun! So many block ideas, so little time. You lucky ducks who get to quilt all the time have me completely jealous!ReplyDelete
oh my gosh! thank you thank you thank you! I love that you shared this tutorial with us! thank you for taking the time, can't wait to give it a go.....ReplyDelete
Thanks Rita for sharing your skills once again - another gorgeous quilt to inspire us all!
Bye for now, Christine
Thanks for another great tut!ReplyDelete
Thanks for the tutorial Rita! You make it seem so easy.ReplyDelete
I go to your blog every day just for inspiration. The color combos you use are always so invigorating and I'm working through scraps right now and am looking forward to trying your hst tutorial. Thanks so much. ...Orlando, FLReplyDelete
Thank you! I was totally on board until "now piece 120 of them". Maybe I'll make a baby quilt with very large hourglasses...ReplyDelete
love the quilt, thanks for the tutorial.ReplyDelete
So excited. My best friend just had her third baby yesterday (Niamh) and I'm making this for her. I've got a natural coloured cotton for the solid and a range of pinks, yellows and sage greens from my stash. I've cut out my squares and tomorrow, the dodgy bulging disc back dependent, I will get to sewing them together. Can't wait!ReplyDelete
Thank you so much I can't wait to try this, Why I think I need a new comforter for my bed :DReplyDelete
Thank you for this lovely tutorial. These are exactly the instructions I was looking for today! :) Kindest regards, Dianne B. in EnglandReplyDelete
When you piece them together, how big of a stitch do you do?ReplyDelete
Last year I made my very first quilt - HSTs - without knowing what I was doing. I ended up making three last year, so I learned a lot. My first one for this year (I have four others planned) is a donation quilt for a boys home. This tutorial helped make the right-sized blocks for half the quilt, and I wanted you to know how much I appreciated this tutorial. Now to find a good one on the alternating blocks!!ReplyDelete
Hi- I'm new to quilting bur already addicted. Love this pattern & your easy to follow tutorial. If I start with 5" squares from a charm pack (instead of starting with 6" squares) then...what size do I square up/trim them to in Step 7? Thanks for helping out a "newbie". DeeReplyDelete
I would like to try this after completing my sunbonnet sue quilt. I reay do not know how to properly quilt but I am willing to practice and your tutorial will make it easier. Thanks for sharing.ReplyDelete
I would like to try this after completing my sunbonnet sue quilt. I reay do not know how to properly quilt but I am willing to practice and your tutorial will make it easier. Thanks for sharing.ReplyDelete
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November 10, 2013
in CST's Courtyard Theater
by Edmond Rostand
translated and adapted for the stage
by Anthony Burgess
directed by Penny Metropulos
September 24
November 10, 2013
in CST's Courtyard Theater
by Edmond Rostand
translated and adapted for the stage
by Anthony Burgess
directed by Penny Metropulos
Immensely beautiful...Harry Groener again demonstrates his masterful way with language, and impressive grace.
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The stars have aligned to reunite the actor-director team behind our wildly popular production of The Madness of George III. The illustrious Harry Groener, who took home the Best Actor Jeff Award for his turn as King George, will play the nobleman whose gift for romance is shadowed by his all-too-prominent nose. The brilliant director Penny Metropulos takes the helm of this enduring masterwork that speaks as directly to the heart today as it did more than 100 years ago. Featuring some of the most clever, touching lines ever written, this homage to poetry, love and panache reminds us that sometimes what you seek is right under your, well…nose.
Video: Cyrano de Bergerac Montage
Audio: Pre•Amble by Stephen Bennett - October 13, 2013
Audio: Talk Back with Fight Director Rick Sordelet
Video: From First Rehearsal
Video: Harry Groener on bringing Cyrano to life
Audio: Cyrano de Bergerac: Preamble by Bea Bosco October 19, 2013
Audio: Talk Back with Actress Julie Jesneck
There are differences between Rostand's imagined world and historical events, but art and history are two separate endeavors.
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From the start, we see that Cyrano's voice and body are layered things, compounded out of preternatural virtuosity and private pain.
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Director Penny Metropulos sat down with Director of Education Marilyn Halperin to talk about her production of Cyrano de Bergerac.
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Though the product of Edmond Rostand's own creative genius, Cyrano has always eclipsed the artist that brought him to life.
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Audiences and critics alike are abuzz over this homage to poetry, love and panache. Read what they are saying about Cyrano de Bergerac.
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This free series of audience enrichment programs offers introductory and in-depth studies of ideas embodied in the play.
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Creative Team
Penny Metropulos Director
Kevin Depinet Scenic Designer
Susan E. Mickey Costume Designer
Jesse Klug Lighting Designer
James Savage Sound Designer
Alaric Jans Composer
Melissa Veal Wig and Make-up Designer
Rick Sordelet Fight Director
Richard Baird Montfleury
Dave Belden Musician/Poet
Ryan Bourque Viscount Valvert/Cadet
Ray Chapman Lignière
Kevin Cox Pickpocket/Poet/Cadet
Elliott Delman Musician/Poet
William Dick Theater Patron/Capuchin
Nick Dillenburg Christian
Michael Doonan Jodelet/Cadet
Sean Fortunato Henri Le Bret
Aloysius Gigl Count de Guiche
Sara Griffin Précieuse/Lise/Sister Marthe
Harry Groener Cyrano de Bergerac
Erika Haaland Rose/Sister Claire
Ryan Hallahan Musketeer/Cadet
Julie Jesneck Roxane
Ross Lehman Ragueneau
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Vanilla Ice Cream with a Classic Custard Base
Don't worry if you struggle the first couple times. As with all culinary adventures, practice makes perfect. This recipe is also exceptionally versatile—feel free to be creative and add fruits, chocolates and other fun mix-ins when the ice cream is churning and close to completion.
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla paste
- 4 egg yolks
- 1 cup sugar
The Day Before:
Freeze the container to your ice cream maker according to manufacturer's instructions, at least 24 hours ahead of making your custard.
Before You Do Anything Else:
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Prepare a fine-mesh strainer and a quart-sized zip-top bag. (Jeni Britton Bauer of Jeni's Splendid Ice Cream uses a zip-top bag instead of a bowl to chill her cooked custard because the increased surface area exposure stops the cooking process much faster, which is the goal when we're putting the custard into an ice bath.)
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In a large, non-reactive, heavy-bottomed sauce pan, heat the milk and cream to 170° F over medium heat. The mixture should be hot to the touch but not boiling. Meanwhile, whisk the egg yolks and the sugar together in a separate bowl until well-combined.
When the milk mixture reaches temperature, pour half of it in a slow, steady stream into the egg yolk mixture, whisking briskly and constantly. Make sure you scrape the sides and bottoms completely and evenly; letting the custard remain against the heated metal too long will result in scorching, which leads to curdled or broken custard. Do not let the custard boil.
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Immediately remove the custard from the heat and pour through the fine-mesh sieve into your zip-top bag. Press out as much air as possible (be careful, it's hot) and seal the bag.
Immerse immediately in the ice bath. As mentioned above, the goal in this step is to stop the custard from continuing to cook from residual heat, so move quickly but safely.
Once cooled, move zip-top bag to the refrigerator and allow to chill completely, at least one hour.
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Red Sox - 000 001 042 - 7 10 2During the bottom of the ninth inning, as Jonathan Papelbon weaved and bobbed and seemed to be slipping on the high wire, an old Richard Thompson song popped into my head. It was back in 1983 and he was singing about something other than baseball, but the line has stayed with me: "My heart was beating like a song by the Clash".
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You wouldn't think that a game on May 18 could make a fan of an underachieving team solidly in fourth place and coming off its most demoralizing loss of the year feel like it was actually October 18 with the pennant hanging in the balance.
But with Randy Winn in the box with two outs and the tying run at third and winning run at second, in a game that I had emotionally tossed the metaphorical white towel in on after seven innings and a 5-1 Yankees lead, only to be utterly delighted and reawakened by the sight of Joba Chamberlain flat-brimming his way to allowing four Boston runs before recording a second out (though both outs were gifts, as Victor hacked on 3-0 and Ortiz literally walked to first watching his fly ball not leave the park), and then having Daniel Bard slam the door on Hideki Okajima's little two-out mess in the eighth and preserve the tie, and then watch the Sox rally for two more runs against Mariano Rivera, a key play of which was Marcus Thames dropping Marco Scutaro's pop-up in short right and literally kicking it into right-center, then Jeremy Hermida (who had replaced a possibly injured J.D. Drew after Drew had hit a key double against Joba), clearly looking at strike three on a 1-2 pitch inside, which would have ended the inning with the game 5-5, but for some reason not having the plate umpire ring him up, whacking a two-run double far over Winn's head in left field, and then hoping Bard would return for the ninth, but no, it's Papelbon, yikes, and Slappy reaches as his ground ball lazily rolls past Scutaro's back-handed glove into left, Cano doubles, it's now 7-6, Cano is sac'd to third and Thames walks (but not before ball 2 is up and not really that far in, but Thames backs away quickly anyway and glares out at Bot; a fight - now? in the rain?) and Pena runs for Thames at first and goes to second as Miranda smacks a hard, low snake to Papelbon, who twists and turns (seemingly in panic, though that was probably a bit of projection by me) before throwing to first, and so now Winn is up and the count is 2-1 and here's where my heart is thumping like it's the ALCS, Winn fouls off a pitch, takes ball three, full count, and if he walks, the bases will be loaded for Jeter, who hasn't done a thing all night, but it's still not a situation I would willingly ask for, and Winn fouls off another 3-2 pitch, and then suddenly, he swings and misses. And immediately, everything stops. It's actually slightly disorienting. Winn is out, it's the third out, the inning is over, and that means the Sox win the game. Jesus, can I take a breath now?
And it turns out that the Thompson line in "Tear-Stained Letter" is: "My head was beating like a song by the Clash". ... I like what I remembered much better.
I'm not sure two other games, without the added intensity of extra innings, could offer as much drama and tension as this little mid-May series did. The remaining 122 games of the regular season will unfold however they do, but after tonight, you should neither need nor demand any additional evidence of this Red Sox team refusal to quit. They will claw and scrape and battle to the very last out. (And shame on me for assuming this one was over.)
An impartial observer watching these two games would come away thinking baseball is the most amazing, exhilarating, action-packed, heart-stopping, emotionally-draining game ever devised. And, of course, she'd be right.
Mike Lowell is very frustrated, says he has thought about asking for his release.
It's raining in New York.
Lost amid the shitastic ending last night was some good hitting: Victor Martinez was 0-for-his-last-19 before he homered from both sides of the plate, the first time a Boston player has done that since Jason Varitek on August 16, 2005 (crazy linescore -- and it was the second start/game of Jonathan Papelbon's career).Scutaro, SS
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Drew, RF
Youkilis, 1B
Martinez, C
Ortiz, DH
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Hall, LF
McDonald, CF
David Ortiz, Kevin Youkilis, and J.D. Drew also went deep. Drew's dong was especially big, cutting New York's lead in the fifth from 6-2 to 6-5. That rally started after Phil Hughes retired the first two batters on only three pitches.
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China said Friday it would strengthen military ties with ally North Korea. … The vow follows a three-day visit to the North by the Chinese military's top political commissar, Li Jinai, during which he told North Korean leader Kim Jong Il that China's army wanted to enhance understanding and mutual trust and strengthen practical exchanges with the North Korean military.
Why now?
Although Li's trip was likely planned in advance, recent remarks by President Barack Obama asserting the U.S. military's continuing presence in Asia have riled Beijing. Chinese government-backed scholars and state media say they see the strengthening of America's alliance's with the Philippines, Australia and others as a new form of encirclement aimed at blocking China's rising predominance in the region.
Meanwhile, last August, in that junta in democracy's clothing known as Burma, reads a Guardian headline, Aung San Suu Kyi meets Burma's president Thein Sein. Then, on Monday, November 14, the AP ran a story headlined: Suu Kyi says Myanmar government has taken positive steps toward reform, more needs to be done.
Thein Sein was prime minister under the junta led by Than Shwe and was elected president in 2010, when AP reports, "As expected, the polls brought to power a proxy party for the military." Myanmar "democracy icon" Aung San Suu Kyi, as AP calls her, stated that she believed Thein Sein was committed to reforms.
"I personally believe that he is very genuine in his desire for the process of democratization," Suu Kyi said.
Next, on Friday, November 18, a BBC headline read Suu Kyi's NLD democracy party to rejoin Burma politics
On Friday her National League for Democracy said it would register to run in the as yet unscheduled by-elections. The party boycotted the last polls in November 2010, the first in 20 years.
On the same day a Reuters headline read Obama opens door to new U.S. ties with Myanmar.
"We want to seize what could be a historic opportunity for progress and make it clear that if Burma continues to travel down the road of democratic reform, it can forge a new relationship with the United States of America," Obama said.
And the big news:
Clinton's two-day visit from December 1 would be the first by a U.S. Secretary of State since a 1962 military coup ushered in 50 years of unbroken military rule that ended in March when a nominally civilian parliament was established.
The cherry on top: UN Supports Burma's Selection to Chair ASEAN.
At the East Asia Summit Saturday, the United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon expressed support for the decision by the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, or ASEAN, to choose Burma to chair its meetings in 2014. … "Now the United Nations welcomes, just as ASEAN did, the recent developments of the situation under the leadership of [Burmese] President Thein Sein, releasing political prisoners and taking proactive initiatives to reform their political systems," he said.
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October 26th, 2012 | By Marc Snetiker
Remember sneaking a peek at your Christmas gifts before you actually got to unwrap them? We feel the same way about A Christmas Story, The Musical, the big Broadway adaptation of the 1983 holiday classic, which begins previews at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre on November 5. The cast and creative team gave the press an early holiday present by letting us sit in on a rehearsal, where we caught all the Red Ryder carbine action with Ralphie Parker (newcomer Johnny Rabe) and the talented ensemble from this upcoming holiday tuner. Check out the video to hear from the cast, creatives and Peter Billingsley, the original Ralphie! There's even a kick-line of lamp legs that you won't want to miss.


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Love them, You are so brave :) I really need to do this to your such an inspiration. Can't wait to see the finaleReplyDelete
I'm loving what you've done so far.ReplyDelete
It looks amazing!!!ReplyDelete
Playing with scraps is always fun. Make a dent in that bin!ReplyDelete
Love your log cabins! Beautiful work so far... Cannot wait to see it finished.ReplyDelete
I just love the way scraps play so nicely together. But no doubt you were very choosy and it's not as random as it appears, is it?ReplyDelete
love how you matched up the color..very pretty. I can't wait to see the finished project. :)ReplyDelete
such eye candy! love these scrappy blocks!ReplyDelete
It's so pretty! I save only a few scraps. You make it look so pretty. You are my inspiration. I look forward to the quilt.ReplyDelete
Now those are scraps. They so colorful and bright. Beautiful work. RobinReplyDelete
Scraps are the MOST fun. I love them to infinite.ReplyDelete
Ok, that's inspired me to make my next quilt a scrap quilt! Love your work :)ReplyDelete
What pattern is this?!?! I LOVE it!ReplyDelete
I love looking through my scraps and remembering when I first got the fabric and what I have made out of it previously! They are fun to use. Your scrappy squares are so good.ReplyDelete
Great inspiration...everyone's scraps need to be used a little more ;)
Do you have any tips on how you pick scraps to go together? B/c yours always seem to go together so well. Love this!ReplyDelete
Love it so far :) - sometimes the best quilts are those from scraps.ReplyDelete
I'd love to have a bin of scraps to work with. My friends remind me that if I would sew more, I'd have more scraps. Well said.ReplyDelete
Why is it I just want more scraps when I see yours?!ReplyDelete
Hum, what am I doing wrong? I have a scrap bin, but it's nothing so pretty as yours! Maybe that's one reason I don't jump in feet first or any other way. Okay, I'll give it a try!ReplyDelete
Again--you provide such inspiration. Thanks!
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Mmmm! I love it! I adore my scraps too - and I have been thinking it is time to take on a large scrap busting project as well. Thanks for the constant inspiration!ReplyDelete
Very nice!! I did the same a few months ago. But not only with scraps, I also used new fabric and pieces of clothes that my daughters didn't fit anymore. Here you can see it (if you like to): http://teveelleuks.blogspot.com/2011/07/de-plaid-is-eindelijk-af.htmlReplyDelete
I'm full of admiration... You make scrap fabric look really good.ReplyDelete
just beautiful, Rita and such an inspiration...that's it...I'm diving right into my scrap bin!! Actually you've also made me realise that my anally colour coded scrap bins (all 7 of them!) actually isn't the best way to see something. When I look in the blue bin all I see is blues, where as if they were all jumbled in together, like yours, I think a great fabric jumps out at you more readily...off to rearrange my scraps...ReplyDelete
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I finished my quilt the same way. What does 'bag out' mean? I made mine on my own way, don't know anything about quilting :o)
I sewed 4 big squares to hold front and back together.
Good luck stitching!
I had to laugh, why do other peoples scraps always look more fun to play with than mine! I too throw them all indiscriminately in a box (possibly never to see this light of day again!) but I have bee duly inspired by your post to go and have a dig around to see what I can come up with :)
(If I'm never seen again please tell the police to look in my scrap bin, I may have fallen in!)
I love a scrap quilt the most I think and yours is so pretty because of your selection of scraps.ReplyDelete
This looks great. Were you choosy with scraps for each block or random?ReplyDelete
rita, i REALLY like the look of this quilt. so many pretty colors all playing together in one place! :)ReplyDelete
WOW so many scraps! Your scraps are so much bigger then mine, I could never make a log cabin quilt with mine. I seem to keep scraps that are far too small to be of much use, but I hate to throw them away!ReplyDelete
Looking great! I don't have enough scraps to do anything good with them yet but I certainly plan on it when I do!!!ReplyDelete
Rita! You did done it again!! I worked all afternoon making some scrappy improv squares (or, they will be squared up eventually) and I can't wait to see what yours (and mine) turn out like!
Thanks again, you're super inspiring!
wonderful...i love your scrap quilts! I can't believe you still have KJR and FMF fabrics still. I love how you pull all the classics out. Do you try for a color scheme when building your scrap quilts or do you just grab and sew?ReplyDelete
Just yummy blocks Rita. Can you tell us what width your strips are. You quilts always have such a great sense of proportion. Thanks!ReplyDelete
Such a great idea for using my diverse collection of scraps. I love log cabin blocks.ReplyDelete
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- Net Quantity : 1 N
- Country of Origin : India
- 1-seater Dimensions : 231.1 cm H x 203.2 cm W x 219.4 cm L
- 2-seater Dimensions : 231.1 cm H x 340.4 cm W x 219.4 cm L
- 3-seater Dimensions : 231.1 cm H x 475.0 cm W x 219.4 cm L
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- SKU Code: FNSF51GREE30003
- Name: Ease Fabric Sofa
- Net Quantity: 1 N
- Country of Origin : India
- Brand Name : By Duroflex
- Warranty in Months : 36
- Backrest Type : Cushion Back
- Bush Included : No
- Needs Assembly : FALSE
- Material : Fabric
- Primary Room : Living Room
- Armrest : Yes
- Material Subtype : Fabric
- Size : Standard
- Is Upholstered : Yes
- Cushioned Seating : Yes
- Sold By : Reliance Retail Limited, 3rd Floor, Court House, Lokmanya Tilak Marg, Dhobi Talao, Mumbai-400002
- Consumer Care Details : Reliance Retail Limited, 1st, 2nd & 3rd Floor, No. 259 and 276 Amarjyothi, Basaveshwara HBCS Layout, Domlur, Bengaluru, 560071, Telephone No.: 080-69807777, Email ID: firstname.lastname@example.com
- Marketed By : Duroflex Pvt Ltd , Ph : 1800 108 5008 , Hosur , Tamilnadu
- Manufactured By : Duroflex Pvt Ltd , Ph : 1800 108 5008 , Hosur , Tamilnadu
- UL Assured : Others
- 1-seater Dimensions : 231.1 cm H x 203.2 cm W x 219.4 cm L
- 2-seater Dimensions : 231.1 cm H x 340.4 cm W x 219.4 cm L
- 3-seater Dimensions : 231.1 cm H x 475.0 cm W x 219.4 cm L
- Avoid keeping very hot or very cold materials on the wood directly, always use coasters or mats.
- Any spillage should be wiped dry with a soft cloth immediately as there is a chance of staining.
- Colour/polish can fade due to prolonged exposure to sunlight.
- Avoid using abrasive materials like scrub pads for cleaning metal surfaces as they may scratch the surface.
- Keep sharp objects away from your sofa. A little tear on the fabric cover may be hard to repair.
- For Leather and Leatherette furniture, avoid exposure to water or prolonged moisture.
- In case of a stain, a water-free fabric cleaner can be used. However, avoid applying the cleaner directly on the stain. Pour the cleaner onto a clean cloth and test its effect on a hidden area of the furniture before cleaning the stain with the cloth.
- Note: Please avoid dragging the products to reposition it, as this can weaken the joints over an extended period of time, especially in MDF/Particle Board beds.
- The warranty does not cover damages due to usage of the product beyond its intended use and wear & tear in the natural course of product usage.
- Please note that the above policies do not apply to all pincodes. To see the policy for your location, enter your pincode in the box above.
- There can be a minute difference in fabric color and wood finish between the images here and the actual product. This is caused by the difference in screen calibrations and resolutions across different displays.
- It is acceptable to have a slight mismatch in dimensions up to 12mm in upholstered products and up to 6mm in non upholstered.
- Termite & Fungus will not be covered under the warranty.
- Please note that this warranty does not extend to electrical components.
- We offer cancellations until the product is Shipped. Returns within 7 days of the delivery are eligible for damaged or defective products. To know more please refer to Returns Policy
- Note: Please do not unbox or assemble the product yourself. Cancellations/ Returns/ Warranty will be void if not unboxed or assembled by Urban Ladder authorized furniture experts.
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1. How do I order a set?
Here is how you can place an order:
(a) Click on 'Order Your Set' on the top right of the page.
(b) Choose one of the pre-defined sets (E.g. 3-2 or 3-2-1 etc.). You could also choose additional sofas (1 or 2 or 3 seater) to add to your set.
(c) Click 'BUY NOW' and pay the total cost using our payment gateway.
2. Can I choose any combination of pieces for my sofa set?
Yes, you can choose any combination you desire. However, the combinations we have created are easy on the pocket compared to buying individual pieces and creating your own set.
3. Is the sofa customizable?
Nope. The design of the sofa is not customisable. However, we have so many design options to choose from, you're sure to find something you love.
4. Can I provide my own fabric?
Sorry! At this point, we are unable to work with customer-provided fabrics. However, every sofa will be available in a range of exciting colour options.
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At this point, we are unable to assist with sofa care services such as cleaning the sofa / changing cushions. However, we can recommend using the services of a professional sofa cleaning service to ensure a longer life for your sofas.
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11 Can I return the sofa if I do not like it after I get it?
No. Since sofas are made to order, we won't be able to accept returns or exchanges on sofas. In the case of any damages found at the time of delivery, we will replace the defective piece with a new one.
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While we do a Quality Check at our end for colour matching, a 5-10% variation in colour may appear in a batch depending upon conditions of production. As an industry standard, we allow for a maximum of a 10% variation. If this threshold is crossed, we reject the fabric batch. Within these limitations, we try our best to make sure that the perfect colour reaches you!
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Yikes, we're headed toward a fiscal cliff! It will crush the economy! Or so the media and politicians tell us.
The "cliff" is a series of tax increases and budget cuts that automatically go into effect Jan. 1 unless Congress acts.
Will Congress act?
It will! I see the future: The politicians will meet and fret and hold press conferences and predict disaster. Then they'll reach a deal.
It will just postpone the reckoning, but they'll congratulate themselves, and the media will move on.
America, however, continues to go broke.
"They're not going to admit that we're bankrupt, and they won't admit that we're on the verge of a major, major change in our society," says Rep. Ron Paul, R-Texas. "So they'll keep putting it aside, but then we'll eventually probably destroy the dollar."
The across-the-board cut, or "sequestration," was designed to be so distasteful that Congress would be moved to cut more deliberately. If it doesn't act, $110 billion in projected spending will be automatically cut — half from domestic spending, half from the Pentagon.
"They assume that they made it so bad that they wouldn't accept it, but I don't think they did," said Paul. "They're not even … talking about real cuts. They're talking about cuts in baseline budgeting."
Right, the old baseline budgeting trick.
"If they propose, let's say, a $10 billion increase for next year and cut it down to $9 billion, they say they're cutting 10 percent. But they're not cutting anything, they're only increasing it $9 billion instead of $10 billion. It's done on purpose so that people get confused."
Republican House Speaker John Boehner calls the fiscal cliff a "nightmare."
But why? Trillion-dollar deficits are: more: terrible.
Cuts of $110 billion would even be good for us because it would keep money in private hands, away from the bloated and freedom-killing bureaucracy.
"When government spending is about $3.8 trillion, you're going to cut $100 billion? That's a deck chair on the Titanic," said Russ Roberts of the Hoover Institution. "If they're actual cuts, I think that would be great. I'd cut 10, 20 percent across the board if I had my druthers. But across the board scares people because they think, 'Let's save the things that are really important and cut the things that are not so important.' (But) that never works."
It doesn't work because every cent in the budget is absolutely crucial to someone.
Lately the media are focused on the $400 billion in tax increases that make up four-fifths of the fiscal cliff. We're told that if the Bush-era tax rate cuts expire and the spending reductions kick in, catastrophe will follow.
I'm not convinced that giving politicians more money is ever a good idea.
And won't the wealthy high-earners find a way around the higher rates? When rich people do that, much of their money goes to lawyers instead of consumer satisfaction.
The other thing that scares Washington are the automatic cuts to Pentagon spending. "These draconian cuts represent a threat to our national security," say Republican Sens. John McCain of Arizona and Lindsey Graham of South Carolina.
"The Pentagon is hysterical about it," notes Ben Friedman of the Cato Institute. "But it's about 10 percent, which would bring us roughly back to where we were in defense spending in 2006 … adjusted for inflation, not exactly a crisis year in the Pentagon. They've gotten very spoiled at the Pentagon. They had years of luxury."
Automatic cuts might even be good, said Friedman.
"We need probably bigger cuts in the defense budget because we do too much. This will force us to make some choices. We try to be everything in the world … pretending that every unstable country is a threat to us."
I won't lose sleep over automatic spending cuts. The "fiscal cliff" frightens me less than the bankruptcy cliff.
John Stossel is host of "Stossel" on the Fox Business Network. He's the author of "No They Can't: Why Government Fails, but Individuals Succeed." To find out more about John Stossel, visit his site at johnstossel.com.


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RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — FIFA banned Uruguay striker Luis Suarez from all football activities for four months on Thursday for biting an opponent at the World Cup, a punishment that rules him out of the rest of the tournament and the start of the upcoming Premier League season.
The ban also covers Uruguay's next nine international games, which goes beyond the next four months and rules him out of next year's Copa America. FIFA also fined the Liverpool striker 100,000 Swiss francs ($112,000).
Suarez bit the shoulder of Italy defender Giorgio Chiellini during Uruguay's 1-0 win in the group stage, but escaped unpunished as the referee did not see the incident.
"Such behavior cannot be tolerated on any football pitch and in particular not at a FIFA World Cup, when the eyes of millions of people are on the stars on the field," Claudio Sulser, chairman of the FIFA disciplinary committee, said in a statement.
This is the third time Suarez has been banned for biting an opponent after similar incidents with Ajax in the Dutch league and Liverpool. He was given a 10-match ban by the Premier League for biting Chelsea defender Branislav Ivanovic toward the end of the 2012-13 season.
The FIFA ban is effective immediately, meaning Suarez will miss Uruguay's round-of-16 game against Colombia on Saturday. By banning Suarez from all football activities, FIFA also prohibited Suarez from even entering a stadium at the World Cup. It also stops him from even training with Liverpool until the ban ends in late October.
"He cannot be actively involved" with a club, FIFA spokeswoman Delia Fischer said.
Suarez and the Uruguay football federation can appeal the sanctions, though Liverpool could not be formally involved in any legal challenge, Fischer said.
The four-month ban includes Liverpool's first three Champions League group-stage games in the five-time European champion's return after a five-year absence. Suarez will also miss the first nine matches of the Premier League.
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There's some sort of mystery in this pic, something not completely reveled. Also the beautiful contrast of the chair/table and the rural wall... you caught a very cool image, Rosa.ReplyDelete
Quelle heureuse mise en scène!ReplyDelete
As always, your black and white photos are very beautiful, Rosa.ReplyDelete
That is a cute patio. And terrific picture. Thanks.ReplyDelete
Lovely tone set through this photo, Rosa!ReplyDelete
ABSOLUTELY STUNNING Rosa!!ReplyDelete
Que j'aime ta photographie, tu as tellement de talent!ReplyDelete
Tu voyages beaucoup dis donc ! Berne et maintenant les Grisons ....ReplyDelete
Un vrai pigeon voyageur.
Bonne fin de semaine
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It is dark and unusual, and I love it of course-))ReplyDelete
Table for one please..I am here to contemplate..and admire..and be quiet.ReplyDelete
Love it.
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Lovely and huge pumpkin :)ReplyDelete
My balcony furniture is similar to that one LOL, great for the rainy weather!
Les courges sont superbes:)ReplyDelete
Moody and gorgeous Rosa! :)ReplyDelete
There is something mysterious about this image Rosa, of course I love it but I just can't put my finger on it:) Thank you so much for sharing...ReplyDelete
Is it weird to want to lose myself in that sweet and serene space? Beautiful shot!ReplyDelete
Lovely composition of various textures. And the chair is quite welcoming. Thank you so much for your contribution to BWW.ReplyDelete
beautiful like always Rosa!!ReplyDelete
Love! Did you style the shot or capture it the way it was?ReplyDeleteReplies
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just found your blog What gorgeous photography Looking forward to more of your artwork and posts!!ReplyDelete
J'irais bien m'asseoir la tranquille.ReplyDelete
Just beautiful. Textured, moody, palpable. It tells a story. You are marvelous.ReplyDelete
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beautiful pictures as always ! This time we too had a lot of snow... !ReplyDelete
Stay warm and enjoy blogging !
Amazing mood, a bit dark, but intriguing.ReplyDelete
What a beautiful and peaceful shot!ReplyDelete
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Love the lighting! :) elaReplyDelete
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You caught that exactly right, Rosa.ReplyDelete
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Beautiful setting, very inviting....love the pumpkin/squash on the table...and that chair looks epic!ReplyDelete
You are so talented, Rosa <3ReplyDelete
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Such an interesting capture. I love the lumpiness of that pumpkin, so voluptuous!ReplyDelete
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NEW YORK — The Final Four's first two games are moving to cable next year.
The national semifinals will air on TBS in 2014 and 2015, with the title game remaining on CBS, the companies said Tuesday.
Under the 14-year deal that CBS and Turner Sports signed with the NCAA in 2010, CBS and TBS were scheduled to start alternating broadcasts of the entire Final Four starting in 2016, but Turner had the option to move that up to 2014.
Network executives decided in recent months that the best approach for both companies was to split the coverage for the next two years before beginning to take turns. TBS will televise the entire Final Four in 2016 and CBS in 2017.
"It was a nice opportunity to have a transition," Turner Sports chief David Levy said during a conference call.
The two companies recently completed the third year of their contract, which televised every game in the tournament for the first time using CBS and three Turner channels — TBS, TNT and truTV. The new model has drawn strong ratings and proved viewers are comfortable finding the games on cable.
That success made Turner eager to get in on the Final Four early. Sports fans have become increasingly accustomed to major events on cable, include college football's title game.
Basketball's NCAA final will stay on a traditional broadcast network for two more years before making its cable debut. Meanwhile, TBS will add more big games: The channel will also begin airing two of the four regional finals starting next season. They had all been on CBS.
"We both win in this scenario," CBS Sports Chairman Sean McManus said.
The original financial terms of the deal won't change under the new arrangement, McManus said.
Network executives have yet to decide which announcers will call the Final Four games next season. Steve Kerr of Turner had joined Jim Nantz and Clark Kellogg of CBS in the booth for the semifinals and final in the first three years of the partnership.
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It's December, 1935. The pilot of a Trans World Airlines flight has arranged that the plane pass over the American Southwest only once the sun has completely set.
The passengers look out the window and wait and, soon enough, it appears: a beacon of light. There is one town, nestled amongst the hills in northern New Mexico, whose Christmas light display dwarfs that of any location in the United States—perhaps the world. But just as soon as it appears, it's gone from view; the thrill is short-lived, but worth it, as far as the crew is concerned.
The town was Madrid, NM, and its Christmas light displays were known all over the world during the first few decades of the 20th century. Even Walt Disney is fabled to have been enamored of Madrid, thrilled by its devotion to luminescent displays around the holidays; he spent time in northern New Mexico while filming The Nine Lives of Elfego Baca in Cerrillos in the '50s. Some say he even considered purchasing Madrid to create "Christmas Town"—think Disneyland, only with a seasonal bent.
It also is widely believed Disney took great inspiration from Madrid's displays when he envisioned Disneyland. Specifically, Madrid's ballpark each year would be transformed into "Toy Land," a field full of animated wooden cutouts and 3-D displays of everything from Jack and the Beanstalk to Humpty Dumpty. The story goes that Disney loved the idea of larger-than-life representations of fairy tale creatures, and used it ad nauseam to create Disneyland, which opened in 1955.
Madrid, as a booming coal town, had its own electric power plant to run the mining equipment. It contained the first lighted ballpark West of the Mississippi (and its team, the Madrid Miners, was a feeder team for the Brooklyn Dodgers), and was one of the first towns in the country with lighted electric streetlights.
This ample flow of electricity translated to ample opportunity to decorate once the holidays came around. So the tradition was started: Each year, Madrid went all-out for the holidays, and gained the attention of locals, tourists and celebrities alike. Records indicate that the annual decorations and power costs ran up to $3,000 (the expense was paid by the miners' Employees Club dues, which were 75 cents per month). More than 100,000 electric bulbs were used to light Madrid's public streets each year—and an identical number of tourists came through Madrid each year to witness the spectacle.
In the '30s, the Christmas decorations were fabricated and assembled by "volunteer" hours—mandatory volunteer labor from the miners. The celebrations were commandeered by Superintendent Oscar Huber—described in most historical accounts as a sort of benevolent dictator—who hoped the annual Christmas displays would help unify the town as a community.
Madrid survived its decades as a ghost town and experienced a renaissance in the '70s and '80s. These days Madrid maintains a steady population (albeit closer to 200 than 3,000), and the town's Christmas celebrations remain an important part of the year.
But in the 21st century, Madrid's Christmas celebration is considerably more relaxed. For 27 years running, the Madrid Merchants Association has organized the Christmas Open House. The season starts with the annual Christmas parade on the first Saturday in December. At 4 pm, the procession begins and, from the southernmost edge of town, a contingent of costumed adults, children, pets, livestock and vehicles starts its stately march north, toward the Old Boarding House Mercantile. The parade is followed by the first Christmas Open House of the year.
Anyone aching for peace on earth and goodwill toward men would be well-advised to head to Madrid on a Saturday evening in December. Businesses and galleries stay open later and many have refreshments, welcoming bundled-up locals and tourists alike in from the (snowy?) streets. Saturdays usually feature carriage rides up and down Madrid's main drag, and Santa always makes an appearance or two. Most shops feature special Christmas merchandise to help line the stockings of last-minute holiday shoppers.
Some businesses have traditions around Christmas Open House season, and others make it up as they go along. Josh Novak, chef and owner at The Hollar restaurant, which celebrated its one-year anniversary on Nov. 4, is already busy dreaming up ideas for special holiday dishes and features at his elegant Southern restaurant (he supposes he'll build a fire on the patio on Saturday nights, and the suggestion of mulled wine draws "mmmms" from his entire staff).
Lisa Conley, who has owned Conley Studio Pottery for nearly a decade, has always participated in the annual Christmas light competition (and has at least one feather in her cap from a previous year's win); this year, though there may not be an official competition. But old habits die hard, and many galleries will still go all-out.
The possible absence of the Christmas light competition this year was a decision the Madrid merchants made together, according to Diana Johnson of the Johnsons of Madrid Galleries. It had started to become like Huber's "mandatory volunteer" decorating plan, and the thought this year is that merchants and residents alike may go even wilder on their decorations if they don't feel the pressure. But there's no telling exactly what will happen this holiday season; one of the best aspects of Madrid is just how unpredictable the revelry can be—maybe at the last minute the Madrid Merchants Association will decide to award prizes after all. The only way to know for sure is to be there.
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