A decoration formed with pieces cut from various materials and sewn on a background material.

The back of the quilt using cotton fabric or unbleached muslin.

The middle layer between the top and back of the quilt, usually cotton or a synthetic blend.

The material used to finish the edges of the quilt, this is the final step.

A quilt is divided into sections (blocks) each a complete pattern. Usually a square, rectangle, or hexagon, a block can be any size and have many pieces.

The fabric around the the quilt. The border can be decorated using quilted, patchwork or appliqued designs that complement  the quilt.

A quilt of one color, top and back of unpieced fabric quilted in simple or elaborate designs, comforter is used to refer to factory made.

A quilt large enough to cover the bed without covering pillows or hanging over the edge of the bed.

A design using irregular sizes, colors and textures of fabric fitted together like a puzzle.

Strips of fabric between the blocks to join them together to make the quilt top.

A six sided block sewn together on all edges. Care must be taken that corners are sharp and side seams are straight.

The machine used to sew the layers of the quilt together.

Free motion straight stitching done in a curvy, puzzle like pattern.

When binding a quilt the corners have a seam from the inside corner to the outside corner creating a 90 degree corner.

A design printed on paper with one or two rows followed by the longarm machine.

This can mean a block, the process of piecing the quilt together or applique.

Designs made with small pieces of fabric sewn together, usually in the form of a block, can also refer to applique.

Sewing the blocks together to form the quilt top.

The same as meandering only smaller and closer together.

Used to draw patterns onto fabric, usually cardboard or plastic, to ensure size and shape so pieces fit together.

An individual sized coverlet, normally used to cover a napping or resting person.