Hello Quilters!
I've wanted to create this quilting glossary for a long time, so I decided it would be best to start somewhere and add as I think of terms or get questions about quilting. So bear with me as I build it out!
If you are an experienced quilter, and you can think of something that should be on here, drop a comment below!
If you are a new quilter and there's a quilting term that's been baffling you, leave a question in the comments.
This will help us to grow this glossary quicker!
Abigail
Quilting Glossary
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Batik = A batik is a method of printing that involves using wax and tjaps to hand-print a pattern onto a tightly woven cotton fabric. Batiks are made in Bali, Indonesia. Click here for a video by Banyan Batiks that demonstrates the process.
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Fat Quarter = A fat quarter is made by cutting a half yard in half the fat way! A fat quarter typically measures 18" x 22".
Flimsy (Flimsies) = A quilt top that is complete but not yet quilted.
FPP = Abbreviation for Foundation Paper Piecing. You can find a tutorial on FPP by Meaford Pattern Press here.
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HST = Abbreviation. HST stands for Half Square Triangle. This refers to a square made of 2 triangles that are each literally half of the square. For a tutorial on how to make HSTs, click here.
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QAYG = Abbreviation, stands for Quilt As You Go
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RS = Abbreviation, meaning right side. Referring to fabric.
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Selvage = The tight edges of woven fabric.
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Wide Backing = Wide backing refers to quilting cotton that is between 106/110 inches selvage to selvage. It is used for backing quilts, as it does not require a seam.
Width of Fabric = The width of the fabric is the distance from selvage to selvage.
WOF = Abbreviation, see Width of Fabric
WS = Abbreviation, meaning wrong side. Referring to fabric.
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Yarn-Dyed = This refers to fabric such as true plaid, where the design/colour is determined by the yarn during the looming process.
