Bedspread Bedding Glossary

Looking to buy a bedspread but not completely sure what all of these terms mean? Just scroll through the list below to find definitions on anything from "chenille" to "pillow tuck." A better understanding of these will make it that much easier to find precisely the bedspread you want. Mattress Sizes (in inches): Twin 39"x75", Full 54"x75", Queen 60"x80", King 76"x80", Cal King 72"x84" Comforter Glossary Bedding Glossary Box Stitch Quilting California King Channel Quilting Chenille Dash Stitch Quilting Diamond Stitch Quilting Flange Flounce Gusseted Hand Guided Quilting Matelasse Quilting Reverse Tuck Flap Scalloped Edge Shirring Ruching Swag Corner Tailored Fit Pillow Tuck Tack Quilting Turn Back Vermicelli

Box Stitch Quilting A stitch design that forms an overall pattern of squares; fill is locked inside each square.

California King (Western King) A mattress that is 4 inches longer but 4 inches narrower than a standard King mattress.

Channel Stitch Quilting A horizontal or vertical stitch design that holds fill in place.

First: Bedspread Face (Pure Cotton Tufted with Chenille) Second: Bedspread Face (Close-Up of Chenille Tufts) Chenille Bedspread A single-layer bed covering embellished by tufted, velvety yarns that often form patterns; this bedspread is usually pure cotton.

First: Bedspread Face (Circle Tack Quilting) Second: Bedspread Backing (Circle Tack Quilting) Dash Stitch Quilting (Tack Quilting) A pattern of short stitches that keeps the fill secure between the bedspread face and backing; forms a simplistic, non-decorative stitch pattern; will not create a continuous overall pattern.

Diamond Stitch Quilting A stitch design that forms an overall pattern of diamonds; fill is locked inside each diamond.

Flange Wide, flat trim that extends off three sides of a bedspread and acts as a decorative border.

Flounce A bed covering with a gathered drop along the mattress edge.

Gusseted Corner (Gusseted Inset) A small piece of fabric sewn under split corners to hide the bed frame and finish the look of a bedspread.

Hand-Guided Quilting Machine-quilting that is controlled by human hands (not the machine itself); allows for intricate patterns and designs.

First: Bedspread Face (With Vining Floral Designs) Second: Bedspread Face (Close-Up of Vining Floral Designs) Matelasse Bedspread A single-layer, lightweight bed covering that is woven or stitched so it appears quilted or padded.

Quilting Stitched designs on a bedspread that serve three purposes: holding batting in place, binding fabric layers together, and providing decorative flair.

Reverse Tuck Flap A design feature that allows a bed covering to span the entire bed with extra length to flip over and cover the tops of pillows.

Scalloped Edge A decorative border that creates a series of curves and a wavy pattern along the bottom edges of a bedspread.

Shirring (Ruching) A decorative element created when fabric is bunched by several rows of parallel-running stitches.

Swag Design (Swag Corner) An upward-curving, u-shaped design quilted or woven to create a ripple effect along the bell corners and drops of some bedspreads.

Tailored Fit A bedspread length that is not designed to cover your pillows; usually has a pleated or gathered, flounce-style drop.

Turn Back (Pillow Tuck) Extra length in a bedspread that covers and then tucks under pillows. Tip: A generous turn back will allow a Twin size bedspread to be used on an Extra-Long Twin bed.

Vermicelli Stitch Quilting (Vur-mi-chel-ee) A stitch pattern that involves a continuous, meandering design; pattern never crosses over itself.