Welcome to the board! i am in Michigan.
i am sure you can use "search" and come up with the answers.
HST-Half square triangles
BOM-block of the month
LQS-Local quilt shop
Nickles- 5" squares
Cakes-10" squares
Jelly rools- 2.5" x WOF (Width of fabric)
DD-Dear Daughter
SIL- sister in law
just some that come to mind..Kim