Quilters use a secret language all their own! Here are some definitions to help you translate quilting language. Page One: Terms A – CPage Two: Terms D – PPage Three: Terms Q – Z Acronyms used by quilters Quilting Terms A – C Album Quilt A quilt made of many different blocks, often with symbolic designs…
Unleashing your own creativity to createa quilt design that represents your unique style Human beings are born with the ability to imagine. We can daydream, we can pretend, we can wish. We have the unique ability to be able to envision the path we need to take to make our wish into reality. This is…
There are two basic types of binding, straight grain binding (which includes cross-grain binding) and bias binding. Straight grain binding is binding that is cut in strips along the grain of a piece of fabric parallel to the selvage. Crossgrain binding is also cut in strips along the grain but it is cut from selvage…
Your quilt is finally finished. You’ve pressed the last seam, quilted your last stitch, and clipped the last thread. Now you can finally relax and enjoy it, right? Only if the label is on it! A label will tell generations to come to the story of this quilt: Who, What, When, Where, and Why. It…
This is an overview of the various methods of applique, such as needle-turn, fusible, freezer-paper, and more. Needle turn Quilt Applique Lightly trace the motif on the back of your fabric using a mechanical pencil or a disappearing ink pen. Remember it will be reversed when you cut it out. Cut out your motif including a…
