Wednesday, March 13, 2013

Going on line to the dictionary is a great place to start a search for a "K-name" for a project that needs one.  I usually end up with Merriam-Webster when nothing comes to mind right off considering the designers project's name.  For example, Kordova Klosure aka Orca Bay, jumped right out when I learned that Bonnie named it from her visit to Cordova and the colors of her project were of a sunset over the surrounding body of water.  You might laugh and say this is a stretch, but hey I've learned my lesson to come up with a name and put a sleeve on each project whether or not it needs one.  Because sure enough I will find that I needed it.

I took a workshop with Marti Mitchelle in January at Road to California Quilt Show in Ontario, CA.  The project "Seven Sisters Simplified".  Nothing came to mind that would work until Merriam-Webster showed me the way.  

First I looked up "sister" and came up with this:

sis·ter

noun \ˈsis-tər\

Definition of SISTER

1

: a female who has one or both parents in common with another

2

often capitalized

a : a member of a women's religious order (as of nuns or deaconesses); especially : one of a Roman Catholic congregation under simple vows

b : a girl or woman who is a member of a Christian church

3

a : a girl or woman regarded as a comrade

b : a girl or woman who shares with another a common national or racial origin; especially : a black girl or woman

4

: one that is closely similar to or associated with another (sister cities);

5

chiefly British : nurse

6

a : girl, woman

b : person —usually used in the phrase weak sister

7

: a member of a sorority

Next I looked up "simplify" and came up with this:

sim·pli·fy

 transitive verb \ˈsim-plə-ˌfī\

sim·pli·fiedsim·pli·fy·ing

Definition of SIMPLIFY

: to make simple or simpler: as

a : to reduce to basic essentials

b : to diminish in scope or complexity : streamline simplify management procedures;

c : to make more intelligible : clarify

Did you notice the meaning of "sister" 1) and "sister" 2)?  How about "simplified" c)?  Now that would be a mouthful for sure "Kommon Kongregation Klarified"...  How about Kommon Kongregation; it sort of has a ring to it.  Now a name is born.  Don't let me forget to put that sleeve on!