Daily Dumb Question - Abbreviations

[Loonwatcher]

I've noticed several abbreviations and am probably the only one who doesn't know what they mean. Like DD, DH, FQ, etc. Anybody have a decoder's list?

[tamsterg7]

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Well, I have been told they are:
DD = dear daughter
DH = dear husband
FQ = fat quarter
Also: DS - Dear son

[RFREE]

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Was wondering that myself. I kinda figured the DD was dear daughter,DH dear husband,FQ fat quarter,DGD dear grand daughter and so on. Boy if I am wrong I'm gonna be real embarrassed ha ha not really just doing the best I can.... Anybody wanna enlighten me and Nancy???

ooo my post showed up after the second post showed up at my house.I was right yippee!!!!!

[mrswindy4]

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DH can also be danged husband....when he doesnt think I need anymore fabric for my stash.

[kelandspence]

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He must know my dad .... everytime he sees me sewing or cutting fabric he always says that I should go do something !!!! Does not even get it.... I made a patriotic quilt for him last father's day... still doesn't get it !!!!! I love fabric and sewing... makes me happy !
Kelley

DH can also be danged husband....when he doesnt think I need anymore fabric for my stash.

[Loonwatcher]

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DH can also be danged husband....when he doesnt think I need anymore fabric for my stash.

LOL, too funny Mary! (and true)

[Loonwatcher]

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Thanks all!

[shawnan]

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BOB = Beginner’s Only Block (swap)
BOM = Block of the Month
BRB = Be Right Back
BTW = By The Way
DD = Darling Daughter
DGD = Darling Granddaughter
DH = Dear Husband, Darling Husband
D9P - Disappearing 9 Patch
DS = Darling Son
DSM = Domestic Sewing Machine
DWR = Double Wedding Ring
FART = Fabric Aquisition Road Trip
FIU = Finish It Up
FMQ = Free Motion Quilting
FMMW = Free Motion Machine Quilting
FQ = Fat Quarter
GC = Grand Child
GD - Grand Daughter
GGK = Grandkids
GS = Grandson
HQ = Hand Quilting
HST = Half-Square Triangle
HSY = Haven’t Started Yet
IMHO = In My Humble Opinion
LAQ= Long Arm Quilter
LOF = Lengthwise of Fabric
LOL = Laugh out Loud
LQS = Local Quilt Shop
MAQ = Mid-Arm Quilter
MIL = Mother in Law
OBW = One-Block Wonder
PHD = Project Half Done
PIGS = Projects in Grocery Sacks
ROFL = Rolling on Floor Laughing
ROFLMBO = Roll on Floor Laugh My Butt Off
SABLE = Stash Accumulation Beyond Life Expectancy
SEX = Stash Enhancing eXperience (or Excursion)
SIL = Son-in-law or Sister-in-law
STASH = Special Treasures All Secretly Hidden
TGIF = Thank God It’s Finished!
TOT = Tone-on-Tone
TTYL= Talk to You Later
UFO = UnFinshed Object
WHIMM = Works Hidden In My Mind
WIP = Work In Progress
WISP = Work In Slow Progress
WIVSP = Work In Very Slow Progress
WIWMI = Wish It Would Make Itself
WOF = Width of fabric
WOMBAT = Waste of Money, Batting, and Time
WOW = White On White
WWIT = What Was I Thinking


HTH (hope this helps)
Nancy

[janluna]

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Very cool. That helps, Thanks Shawan! Hugs, Jan

[MissieP]

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Thats a great list. i went and farted today LOL

[Loonwatcher]

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Wicked list! Thanks Shawan!

LOL Janluna

[Monique]

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Even I did not know what some of those were let alone there were so many. Thanks Shawnan!!

Monique

[debinmalaga]

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Thanks for the laugh, Shawnan!

[ginampls]

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they should save this page for future usage!!!

[pjtexas]

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Oh my goodness. This is a whole new world! Thank you. I've printed this list and I'm sure it will come in handy.