1
a
: a bed coverlet of two layers of cloth filled with padding (such as down or batting) held in place by ties or stitched designs
2
: something that is quilted or resembles a quilt
a quilt of houses and parks
quilted; quilting; quilts
1
a
: to fill, pad, or line like a quilt
b(1)
: to stitch, sew, or cover with lines or patterns like those used in quilts
(2)
: to stitch (designs) through layers of cloth
c
: to fasten between two pieces of material
2
: to stitch or sew in layers with padding in between
quilter
noun
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Joe Rassel, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 June 2025
Both the pad and the quilt, however, are extra items that the user has to carry in what is likely already a cramped backpack.
—New Atlas, 3 June 2025
Isabella Milano, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 June 2025
In response, Michaels is adding 600 products across several categories, including sewing and quilting supplies, fabric and yarn as well as sewing machines.
—Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 5 June 2025
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Noun
Featuring knit and crochet items, baby quilts, floral arrangements, jewelry and wooden crafts.
—Joe Rassel, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 June 2025
Both the pad and the quilt, however, are extra items that the user has to carry in what is likely already a cramped backpack.
—New Atlas, 3 June 2025
Verb
Expect to see sewing and quilting supplies, fabric, yarn, specialty threads, sewing machines, and much more starting now, with additional products rolling out as the year goes on.
—Isabella Milano, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 June 2025
In response, Michaels is adding 600 products across several categories, including sewing and quilting supplies, fabric and yarn as well as sewing machines.
—Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 5 June 2025
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“Quilt.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/quilt. Accessed 15 Jun. 2025.
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quilt
1 of 2 noun
: a bed cover made of two layers of cloth with a filling of wool, cotton, or down held together by patterned stitching
quilt
2 of 2 verb
: to construct (as by padding, covering with patterns, or sewing layers together) like a quilt
quilter
noun
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