quilting

noun

quilt·​ing ˈkwil-tiŋ How to pronounce quilting (audio)
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.
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At its core, quilting involves stitching together layers of fabric, often in intricate patterns, to create both beautiful and functional items. Abby Wolner, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Apr. 2025 Ali is doing it all: reproductive justice work, acting, quilting, keeping up with the kids on TikTok, and taking care of her family. Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 11 Apr. 2025 The participants are in a room just working on their own quilting projects. Sam Corbin, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2025 Bolt Fabric Boutique not only offers hard-to-find natural-fiber fabrics and other sewing materials, but also puts on a variety of in-person classes for quilting, sewing and apparel making. Kelly Tyko, Axios, 25 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for quilting

Word History

First Known Use

1598, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of quilting was in 1598

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“Quilting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/quilting. Accessed 6 May. 2025.

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quilting

noun
quilt·​ing
1
: material that is quilted or used for making quilts
2
: the process of quilting
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