Help newbie needs explaination of quilt terms
10-06-2009, 11:28 PM
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I haven't quilted in years since my grandmother passed. Recently I finished my first machine quilt for my granddaughter. Things have changed and new terms are being used. I guess I am old school, we bought fabric by the yard and hand quilted on frames. Could someone please explain what a fat quarter is, a jelly role, and a layered cake?
Thanks Barb
Thanks Barb
10-06-2009, 11:35 PM
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10-07-2009, 03:52 AM
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They are all precuts of fabric in different sizes. Check out this site for examples.
http://www.modabakeshop.com/
http://www.modabakeshop.com/
10-07-2009, 05:31 AM
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Here's a nice summary, short and sweet (pun intended!). http://www.unitednotions.com/equivalent-measures.pdf
10-07-2009, 06:25 AM
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Originally Posted by Flagmom
I haven't quilted in years since my grandmother passed. Recently I finished my first machine quilt for my granddaughter. Things have changed and new terms are being used. I guess I am old school, we bought fabric by the yard and hand quilted on frames. Could someone please explain what a fat quarter is, a jelly role, and a layered cake?
Thanks Barb
Thanks Barb
10-07-2009, 07:29 AM
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This site should help you with acronyms too, it helps me.
http://quiltinggallery.com/2009/04/2...ters-acronyms/
http://quiltinggallery.com/2009/04/2...ters-acronyms/
10-07-2009, 11:33 AM
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