Common Quilting Terms

(and other stuff you may be confused about)

If you are new at this craft, you may still be confused with the terms used in quilting. Below are some links to dictionaries or glossaries of quilting terms that may help you if you are still a "newbie". On some of these sites you will also find other information that may be helpful--even to some of the more "seasoned" quilters in our group.

Basic Terms You NEED to Know

A glossary of Quilting Terms at the World Wide Quilting Page

And Another Glossary of Quilt Terms

Quilt Terms with Pictures

Old Fashioned Quilting Terms

And, if you find the terms used at the Guild confusing, take time to navigate this website Hopefully it will help you understand the activities of the Guild and learn the "lingo" that is used so easily by experienced quilters.

And, if you STILL don't have your answer, be sure to ask someone at the next Guild meeting. Hope to see you there!

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