Sewing Synonyms
This term that is an integral part of preparing the Thanksgiving Turkey is also a term in sewing to hold a seam loosely in place with large stitches to be pulled out later.
What is basting?
Though Hobbits originated in J.R.R. Tolkien's Lord of the Rings series, these playable charactrers in Dungeons and Dragons go by a different name.
What are Halflings?
This British actor, best known for his portrayal of the Norse God of Mischief, has portrayed many historical figures in his career, including Charles Darwin, F. Scott Fitzgerald, and Henry V.
Who is Tom Hiddleston?
Cary Elwes, Robert De Niro, and Hugh Jackman were all considered for the role of this now iconic pirate captain of the Carribbean.
These unofficial cast members roam the parks everyday as pest control. Mickey better stay on his toes!
What are the Disneyland cats?
This techinique of cutting seam allowances along curves helps seams to lay flat, it can also be used for someone to boast he has a number of these in his belt.
What are notches?
This TV show set in the early 1980s focuses on a group of children who encounter creatures which they name after Dungeons and Dragons monsters, including Demogorgons and Mind Flayers.
What is Stranger Things?
Colin Firth and Jennifer Ehle transported viewers into Austen's Pride and Predjudice in their portrayals of Mr. Darcy and Elizabeth Bennet. The pair got the chance to share a screen again in this movie, with Firth as King George VI and Ehle as the King's speech therapist's wife.
What is The King's Speech?
In The Return of the King, Aragorn is presented with Anduril, a sword forged from the shattered pieces of this weapon, previously wielded by Isildur.
What is Narsil?
This Walt Disney World theme park inspired the theme for Disneyland's California Adventure, recently renamed from MGM Studios.
What is Hollywood Studios?
This might cause a Judge to recuse themselves from a case; it's also a way of cutting woven fabrics so they have more stretch.
What is bias?
In the basic 5th edition of Dungeons and Dragons, players have a choice of 12 "classes" to sort their characters into: Barbarians, Clerics, Druids, Fighters, Monks, Paladins, Rangers, Rogues, Sorcerors, Warlocks, Wizards, and this other class.
What are Bards?
Matthew Goode portrayed racecar driver Henry Talbot in Downton Abbey, also played Princess Margaret's husband Lord Snowden, a previously unknown British photographer by this name.
Who is Tony Armstrong-Jones?
This Star Wars actor refused to sign a three picture contract along with their two co-stars, leading to a cliffhanger ending for their character's fate in the second installment of the saga.
Who is Harrison Ford?
This land was built in Disneyland, California following an inspiring trip that Walt and Lillian Disney took in the late 50s, after Disneyland's successful opening.
What is New Orleans Square?
Needles and pens each come in this style: Needles for sewing on knit fabric, and pens for ease of writing without having to refill the ink constantly!
What is ballpoint?
This Tabletop roleplaying game is based around H.P. Lovecraft's writings, and named after one of his short stories, featuring a gigantic octopus-like monster.
What is Call of Cthulu?
This British monarch has been portrayed several times in films and tv, by Emily Blunt, Jenna Louise Coleman, and Dame Judi Dench, to name a few!
Who is Queen Victoria?
In Gaurdians of the Galaxy, Rocket Raccoon claims he needs three items to break out of prison: A security band, a battery, and this item.
What is a prosthetic leg?
The "Partners" statue of Walt and Mickey at Disneyland is iconic, but there is a lesser known statue in Disney's Magic Kingdom titled "Sharing the Magic," featuring these two figures.
Who are Roy Disney and Minnie Mouse?
These sharp toys are used in throwing games, and also refer to using triangular seams to shape garments to the body.
What are darts?
This Hollywood director, known for his contributions to the Marvel Cinematic Universe and the Star Wars Saga, has shared that he played Dungeons and Dragons avidly throughout his childhood.
Who is Jon Favreau?
Gugu Mbatha-Raw played Dido Elizabeth Belle in the 2013 film, Belle. Four years later, she played a French feather duster in this film where Emma Watson also played Belle.
What is Beauty and the Beast?
Jurassic Park held the box office record for highest-grossing film of all time for 4 years, until was overtaken by this film in 1997.
What is Titanic?
This husband and wife duo were an integral part of Disneyland's original Imagineering team; him working on concept art for classic attractions such as the Haunted Mansion and the Jungle Cruise, and her designing costumes for the animatronics for It's a Small World and Pirates of the Caribbean.
Who are Alice and Marc Davis?