Architectural term of the day: Spandrel.

A spandrel is triangular a space created where two arches meet. This leaves a blank space which is just crying out to be decorated, and spandrels are often filled with the most ornate features to be found on a building. This example is from the Ca d'Oro building in Glasgow.

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I'm #stitching a #tapestry seat cushion cover for one of the #Quire stalls, and our group tutor challenged me to do some of my own design. Here is what I have come up with for the corners - a sort of #spandrel design of leaves with a #rose in the centre #needlework #embroidery

I'm #stitching a #tapestry seat cushion cover for one of the #Quire stalls, and our group tutor challenged me to do some of my own design. Here is what I have come up with for the corners - a sort of #spandrel design of leaves with a #rose in the centre #needlework #embroidery