quilting

noun

quilt·​ing ˈkwil-tiŋ 

1

: material that is quilted or used for making quilts

2

: the process of quilting

Examples of quilting in a Sentence

Her hobbies include knitting and quilting.

Recent Examples on the Web

Pursuing Education The benefits of new learning don't stop at quilting and photography. — Amanda Gardner, Martha Stewart, 5 July 2026

Another stand-out category is Hawaiian quilts, which the expert says tend to feature large, bold floral designs and reflect traditional Hawaiian aesthetics that were adapted after quilting was introduced by missionaries. — Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 June 2026

The collection focuses on recognizable patterns, color and quilting details, adapted for a multigenerational customer, and designed to sell across channels. — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 9 June 2026

Downtown, the National Quilt Museum is among the nation’s premier destinations for contemporary quilting and fiber arts, displaying work by primarily women artists. — Matt Kirouac, Midwest Living, 7 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1598, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for quilting

• lilting
• silting
• tilting
• wilting

Kids Definition

quilting

noun

quilt·​ing

1

: material that is quilted or used for making quilts

2

: the process of quilting