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Recent Examples of quilt
Ashley MacKin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 June 2026
The last in her four-photo story pictured herself under a quilt, flanked by her two snoozing dogs.
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Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
7 June 2026
Timothy Dale,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Aug. 2025
The Louisville Nimble Thimbles quilting guild donates hundreds of quilts annually to Norton Children's Hospital and other organizations.
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Hannah Pinski,
The Courier-Journal,
14 Aug. 2025
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Noun
Materials such as woven cloth, denim jackets and quilts might not seem like an obvious medium for storytelling, but an upcoming exhibition at the La Jolla Historical Society will showcase how textiles have been used around the world as a way of sharing experiences.
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Ashley MacKin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 June 2026
The last in her four-photo story pictured herself under a quilt, flanked by her two snoozing dogs.
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Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
7 June 2026
Verb
Typically, the type of toilet paper that creates these problems is thick, multi-ply, or quilted toilet paper.
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Timothy Dale,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Aug. 2025
The Louisville Nimble Thimbles quilting guild donates hundreds of quilts annually to Norton Children's Hospital and other organizations.
—
Hannah Pinski,
The Courier-Journal,
14 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for quilt
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Complete your bedscape with down alternative comforter sets.
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This breathable, lightweight comforter is made with 100 percent cotton that works equally well as a cooling summer comforter or as a bonus layer in winter.
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Some stylists braid the natural hair, then wrap hair extensions around each braid, while others braid cornrows and crochet the faux locs onto the natural hair with a latch hook.
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Crafting activities like crocheting, baking, painting and knitting are especially popular among young people looking for a way to slow down.
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Gingham, one of Elizabeth’s favorite motifs, shows up on the bedspreads and rug.
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Ferragamo interior design-darling Michele Bonan has gone for an fresh yet elegant mod-nautical look for the rooms; blue and white striped carpeting, cream headboards, curtains, and bedspreads trimmed in snappy navy, jazzy blue, and white checked chair coverings.
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Boston felt small and tightly-knit, but Miami is a huge land of opportunity for fans eager to explore.
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Do like Kendall Jenner and pair it with a black tee and sweater slung over the shoulder—or like Daisy Edgar-Jones, and pair it with a pop of color, like a lightweight red knit for a dinner al fresco.
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Keep scrolling for our favorite duvet covers, quilts, and coverlets that will keep you comfortable and complement your bedroom’s design.
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Try a colorful coverlet to make an eye-catching statement, add a light and airy layer over your comforter for a seasonal refresh, or trade a modern design for traditional patterns to make your space feel effortlessly more inviting.
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In his letter to Hawley, Manfred said that rule was collectively bargained with the MLB Players Association and prohibits players from writing, attaching, affixing, embroidering or otherwise displaying messages on apparel or playing equipment.
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Lipa also wore a six-metre tulle wedding veil that was also hand-embroidered with beads and feathers.
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That price includes not just the flouncy blouse, with its voluminous puff sleeves and V-neck held together with a single button, but also the wide-leg pants to match.
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Our step-by-step instructions walk you through making pâte à choux dough, essential for the crisp golden puffs.
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Beneath wall text describing Báthory’s ghoulish crimes and her macabre punishment, bloody mannequins in nightshirts, one with its throat hideously cut, sprawl across a counterpane.
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The bed was draped in a cranberry-red silk counterpane.
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“Quilt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quilt. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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