quilted

verb

past tense of quilt
as in crocheted

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  1. knit
  2. embroidered
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  • This midi skirt looks good when styled with anything from a graphic T-shirt, a form-fitting cardigan, a chunky pullover knit, a button-down blouse, and everything in between.
    — Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 28 Oct. 2026
  • This cashmere-blend sweater brings the relaxed feel of Holmes’ knit to the outfit, with a loose fit that gives you breathing room.
    — Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 26 Oct. 2026
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  • Among the most memorable ensembles were a black gown with a skeletal rib cage embroidered across the torso and a floral cape paired with a cathedral-like headdress, injecting funerary imagery into Michele’s signature maximalism.
    — Livia Caligor, Vogue, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Related Articles Jenner joined her daughter in an equally dramatic look, sporting a black and white velvet hooded cape with two scorpions embroidered across the chest.
    — Erin Wisti, Footwear News, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of embroidered
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