Quilting Tools
Although scissors are still often used, this tool and a mat have revolutionized fabric cutting
What is a rotary cutter?
Most common type of quilting fabric used
What is 100% cotton?
Showing hues in primary and secondary colors, this can help you in color selection
What is the color wheel?
Basic quilt building unit
What is a block?
WOF
What is width of fabric?
Clear, thick plastic edge often used for accurate straight cuts
What is an acrylic ruler?
Fabric cut on the diagional is cut on this
What is the bias?
In the midst of color or busy patterns, this gives your eye a place to rest
What are neutral colors/solids/near-solids?
Strips of wide fabric that separate individual blocks
What is Sashing?
FMQ
What is free motion quilting?
It is important to change this out often for best results while piecing.
What is a machine needle?
Crosswise threads woven into the lengthwise threads but not stretched as tightly
What is the weft?
This can break down the binding agents that hold pigments on cloth
What is washing or detergents?
Small stitches used to join two finished edges
What are whipstitches?
QAYG
What is quilt as you go?
This gives you the ability to reposition layers of a quilt sandwich before quilting and should be used in a well ventilated area.
What is basting spray?
Lengthwise threads
What is the Warp?
A color that sits opposite another color on the color wheel is called this
What is complementary?
Squares of fabric positioned at the points where sashing strips meet
What are posts?
SPI
What is Stitches Per Inch?
On a sewing machine, only straight stitching can be done using this if fabric is not to be "eaten"
What is a straight stitch throat plate?
If this is the same for both the length and width of the fabric, the fabric is said to have an even weave
What is thread count?
Clarifies the design and makes depth apparent
What is contrast or value?
The process of working in extra fabric where two pieces do not align precisely, especially when sewing curves
What is easing?
OBW
What is One Block Wonder