batik | | 3rd layer of a quilt |
In the ditch | | popular '20s |
Wonder Under | | a style of stitching which lies almost in the seams of a block or at the very edge of the applique area |
broadcloth | | a type of quilt made by a group of friends for one person |
block | | design of a girl with a "hat" hiding her face |
Grain | | the lengthwise and crosswise threads of a woven fabric |
calico | | the design element, image or drawing used on a quilt block |
backing | | cross between a sleeping bag, quilt and pillow |
Kente | | a cotton fabric which is printed with small repeated design |
Quillow | | a cotton fabric popular in solid colors for quilting |
Friendship | | method where some areas are covered with wax to keep dyes from penetrating patterned area |
fat quarter | | a piece of fabric made by cutting a half yard in half again vertically |
sunbonnet sue | | basic unit of a quilt top, usually square |
redwork | | a type of ceremonial cloth from Africa |
motif | | a type of iron-on fusible interfacing that helps support fabric |