| 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 |