quilt

noun \ ˈkwilt \

Definition of quilt

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

b :patchwork quilt 1

2 :something that is quilted or resembles a quilt

a quilt of houses and parks

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A prayer quilt was presented to Brandon, according to WDIV-TV.

— melanie burney, Philly.com, "Sailor from Cherry Hill died in USS John S. McCain crash, Navy says," 24 Aug. 2017
The Ladies Sewing Society of St. Joseph’s has made quilts for the event every year for the past century.

— david r. lutman, The Courier-Journal, "St. Joseph Children's Home picnic celebrates 168th year," 12 Aug. 2017
A lifelong democrat and the mother of six, Patsy loved sewing, making quilts, reading mystery novels, and watching Seattle Mariners baseball while enjoying a Pepsi (never Coke).

— kevinsampsell, Longreads, "Forever Yesterday: Peering Inside My Mom’s Fading Mind," 11 Aug. 2017
The other half: deep-fried Oreos, more than 60 carnival rides and games, fierce pie and quilt competitions, and concerts from the likes of the Band Perry and Colbie Caillat.

— marielle wakim, Los Angeles Magazine, "The 5 Best Things to Do in L.A. This Weekend," 14 July 2017
The other half: deep-fried Oreos, more than 60 carnival rides and games, fierce pie and quilt competitions, and concerts from the likes of the Band Perry and Colbie Caillat.

— marielle wakim, Los Angeles Magazine, "The 5 Best Things to Do in L.A. This Weekend," 14 July 2017
The other half: deep-fried Oreos, more than 60 carnival rides and games, fierce pie and quilt competitions, and concerts from the likes of the Band Perry and Colbie Caillat.

— marielle wakim, Los Angeles Magazine, "The 5 Best Things to Do in L.A. This Weekend," 14 July 2017
MORE FROM L.A.’S GALLERIES AND MUSEUMS: Her quilts are made of 16-mm film.

— leah ollman, latimes.com, "At Blum & Poe, a 'Cosmic Garden' of ghostly beauty," 14 July 2017
Besides going through the books, the club also participates in philanthropic work like making a quilt with the local Girl Scout troupe.

— emily bloch, Sun-Sentinel.com, "Cancer book club helps women focus on life beyond disease," 30 June 2017

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Origin and Etymology of quilt

Middle English quilte mattress, quilt, from Anglo-French coilte, from Latin culcita mattress

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First Known Use: 14th century

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Other Handicraft Terms

biscuit, darn, tambour, wrought

quilt

verb

Definition of quilt

transitive verb

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

intransitive verb

1 :to make quilts

2 :to do quilted work

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quilter

noun

Recent Examples of quilt from the Web

Funds raised at the show will enable the local quilting clubs participating to continue providing quilts for local charities including Ronald McDonald House and Project Linus that serves children in area hospitals.

— faye reeder, star-telegram, "Taste of Arlington will have new twist with same delicious tradition," 23 Aug. 2017
Outlander's set is resplendent with designers painstakingly quilting and smocking material.

— mehera bonner, Marie Claire, "On Set with 'Outlander': Go Behind the Scenes of the Show's Sexiest Season Yet," 7 Aug. 2017
His wife, Judy, is also active in the church and is also a member of the Prayers and Squares quilting group and the Back Country Quilters.

— Ramona Sentinel, "Congregation bids farewell to Father Andre, Deacon Pat," 28 June 2017
In November 2013, Paducah, Kentucky, was named a UNESCO creative city because of the prevalence of quilting there.

— michael atwood mason, Smithsonian, "After 50 Years of Song, Dance, Food, Even Hog Calling, at the Folklife Festival, Is It Still Worthwhile?," 22 June 2017
Saturday, June 24 7 p.m.-midnight Studio How-To in Cleveland Heights is a new 2,800-square-foot space for events and crafting workshops such as knitting, leather working, quilting and block printing.

— cleveland.com, "29 things to do in Cleveland the weekend of June 22 - 25," 22 June 2017
Saturday, June 24 7 p.m.-midnight Studio How-To in Cleveland Heights is a new 2,800-square-foot space for events and crafting workshops such as knitting, leather working, quilting and block printing.

— cleveland.com, "29 things to do in Cleveland the weekend of June 22 - 25," 22 June 2017
Quilting club Bring your own project and join the sewing circle.

— jillian s. jarrett, Washington Post, "What’s happening in Prince George's County," 21 June 2017
The focus of June 10 was quilting and the fiber arts.

— melanie savage, Courant Community, "Museum Hosts Textile Duo 2017," 21 June 2017

First Known Use of quilt

1555

Other Handicraft Terms

biscuit, darn, tambour, wrought

QUILT Defined for English Language Learners

quilt

noun

Definition of quilt for English Language Learners

: a bed cover with stitched designs that is made of two layers of cloth filled with wool, cotton, or soft feathers

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quilt

noun \ ˈkwilt \

Definition of quilt for Students

:a bed cover made of two layers of cloth with a filling of wool, cotton, or down held together by patterned stitching

quilt

verb

Definition of quilt for Students

quilted; quilting

:to stitch or sew together as in making a quilt

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