 Applique A type of decoration where pieces of fabric are sewn directly onto a quilt.
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 Bound Edges A decorative element where all four sides of a quilt or coverlet are finished with a short trim of matching fabric.
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 Brocade An ornate, raised design featured on a coverlet.
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 Buffalo Check An allover check design that generally features two colors.
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 Cable Quilting A pattern that involves a series of stitches criss-crossing in a figure-8 pattern along the length of a quilt.
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 Cathedral Window Quilting A pattern that features interlocked, diamond-shaped pieces of fabric stitched together in a colorful array.
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 Channel Quilting A horizontal or vertical stitch design that holds fill in place.
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 Coverlet Bedding that resembles a shorter version of a bedspread; it may feature two fabric layers with fiberfill stitched in between, or it may be a single layer of matelasse fabric.
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 Grosgrain Ribbon A stiff ribbon with a ribbed quality that is often used to trim the ends of a quilt.
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 Hand-Guided Stitching Machine-quilting that is controlled by human hands (not the machine itself); allows for intricate patterns and designs.
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 Irish Chain Pattern A pattern in which blocks of fabric are sewn in diagonal strips that resemble chains; the negative space between chains forms a white or cream diamond.
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 Log Cabin Patchwork A pattern in which blocks are formed by light strips of fabric on one diagonal half of the block and dark colors on the other side.
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 Machine Stitched Quilting that is controlled by a machine to create ornate patterns and designs.
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  Matelasse A single-layer, lightweight coverlet that is woven or stitched so it appears quilted or padded.
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 Mitred Corners A type of square quilt corner created by sewing a side and foot panel together in a diagonal seam.
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 Pieced A feature of a quilt where the top layer of fabric is composed of multiple pieces of different fabric all stitched together.
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 Prewashed (Preshrunk) A feature of a cotton quilt or coverlet where the bedding has been washed before purchase to prevent shrinkage in future washings.
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 Quilt A type of bedding that was traditionally made of multiple pieces of fabric stitched together with fiber fill locked inside.
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 Reversible A quilt or coverlet design where the bedding can be displayed facedown or face-up to show off the differing colors and patterns on either side.
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 Scroll Quilting A pattern in which stitches form curved, tendril-like motifs which resemble curling vines.
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 Seam The line where two pieces of fabric are sewn together anywhere on a quilt or coverlet.
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 Stitch in the Ditch Quilting A technique in which stitches are sewn as closely to the seam line of pieced fabrics as possible to allow the individual designs to shine through without "allover" quilting.
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 Super King An oversized version of a King quilt that is at least 118"x102" in dimensions; Super King quilts will fit up to a 16" deep mattress.
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 Vermicelli A stitch pattern that involves a continuous, meandering design; the pattern never crosses over itself.
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 Wedding Ring Pattern A pattern formed by circles in different pieces of fabric sewn together in an interlocking pattern.
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 Whole Cloth A term that describes a quilt that is not composed of several different pieces; rather, it is simply two layers of fabric stitched together in an allover pattern.
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