** A quilt top is a piece of art in itself as it is a completed item of patchwork or needle turn hand applique that is made from hundreds / thousands of individually hand cut parts that have been stitched together to form the “pretty side” or TOP of a finished quilt.

** A quilt is made by layering the quilt top upon a quilt backing fabric and then adding a quilt filling material or batting. This “sandwich” of materials is then stitched together ( or quilted) with decorative quilting motifs to create the finished quilt sandwich that is then ready to trim and attach a finished edge binding fabric so that the quilt is finished and ready to use and enjoy by your family.