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

The result was a powerful presentation that showcased craft traditions such as quilting and ceramics alongside explorations of spirituality and migration, underscoring the ways southern identity has always been porous and connected to broader global histories. —Okla Jones, Essence, 29 Sep. 2025

The organization helped establish the San Jose Museum of Quilts and Textiles in 1977 and has had a long history of sharing the quilting arts with the community. —Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 27 Sep. 2025

Hephatha Lutheran Church is planning a fabric and quilting material sale as a fundraiser this month. —Sharon Hlapcich, Oc Register, 18 Sep. 2025

With her residency, which runs through December, DeLaVara is exploring the legacy of African American quilting with contemporary painting and fiber art. —Madison Beveridge, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Sep. 2025

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