As a result of my hunger for quilting knowledge I have run across some unique terminology. Most of you probably take these terms for granted as a part of your everyday vocabulary. 

Then there’s me. I have to dissect every term and give it some kind of twisted meaning. Let’s look at some examples: 

•  Fat Quarter: This term confuses me on several levels. I’ve been to the French Quarter, the Bachelor Quarter, the Poorer Quarter, and the Quarter Finals. Never have I been to the Fat Quarter; although, if I eat many more Quarter Pounders, I’m sure to get a first-class invitation. I asked Michelle if I could see a Fat Quarter. It was nothing more than a dang piece of fabric! I checked, and there was absolutely nothing fat about it. I pinched it betwixt my fingers, and could barely tell it was there! I think whoever named it was just a touch insensitive. Sheesh!
• Fussy Cut: I told my barber I wanted one of these. He gave me a buzz, and charged me double. The man has zero sense of humor. I was going to ask the butcher if he had any fussy cuts of sirloin, but after my experience with the barber, I settled for prepackaged meat.
• Molas: Everybody knows this means your back teeth, except my dentist. He thinks it means money. 
• Broadcloth: Wild horses couldn’t drag this definition out of me! Hey, I just defended Fat Quarters. 
• Cross-Hatching: When a hen lays an egg fertilized by a different species, you end up with a cross-hatching. 
• Weft: The opposite of right. Duh! 
• Scrap Quilt: Every quilt your friends make. 
• Charm Quilt: Every quilt you make. 
• Muslin: Abrahamic religion based on the Quran. 
• Bark Cloth: Used to make puppy quilts. 
• Feed Dogs: This can be done before or after (never during) quilting. 
• Bargello: I believe these are illegal in every state except Nevada. 

Now you have a basic understanding of quilting terminology, however, there’s a lot more! Please take a moment to provide us with your own definitions. 

To all of you who took the time to respond to my last blog, THANK YOU! Your encouragement was universal, except for you Andrew. In your case, I think medication is indicated. J