Quilt Glossary

quilt blocking
Process of flattening and squaring up a quilt to create a more uniformly shaped blanket. Read more about quilt blocking in the article "Mosaic Plate" Place Mat.

quilting guild
Community of quilters formulated to encourage quilt making as an art, and to promote fellowship and quilting activities.

quilt label
Piece of fabric with information printed on it. The label is typically stitched to the back side of the quilt as a way to preserve a quilt's history for future generations. Labels usually include the quiltmaker's name, the date it was made and any other pertinent information.

quilt marking
Procedure of chalking a design onto the quilt top prior to quilting in order to provide a stitching guide. Read more about quilt marking in the article Quilt Marking and Stencils.

quilt show
Local, national or international shows where quilts are entered in contests and judged based on predetermined factors. Read more about quilt shows in the articles Contest Ready Quilts and Show Ready Quilts.

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raw edge
Unsewn, cut edge of fabric.