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quilting

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verb

present participle of quilt

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Recent Examples of quilting
Noun
Christine Conrad Lane Christine Conrad Lane, 49, was extremely creative and passionate about quilting, sewing, photography and numerous other crafts and artistic pursuits. Antonia Noori Farzan, The Providence Journal, 27 Jan. 2026 Artists can work in any medium from painting and photography to glass, jewelry and quilting. Charlotte Observer, 22 Jan. 2026 Walk right past the quilting cottons and garment-weight material. Kelley Bruss, Dallas Morning News, 19 Jan. 2026 Some, like a weekly quilting circle, a pottery class, or a scrapbookers' group, create and encourage community. Kathy Barnes, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for quilting
Recent Examples of Synonyms for quilting
Noun
  • Among the styles on display in Jones’ Covent Garden showroom were a reversible black hat with a fuzzy pink lining, and another style with a wide brim that could be flattened and slipped into a slim, soft pouch for travel.
    Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 21 Feb. 2026
  • The design includes a durable organic cotton twill lining, an interior slip pocket, and a zip pocket to keep your wallet, keys, or other important personal belongings.
    Megan Schaltegger, InStyle, 21 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • For a growing number of athletes, the packing list also includes knitting needles to stitch the whole picture together.
    Alana Wise, NPR, 20 Feb. 2026
  • Your actual moving day should be about loading and transporting—not about finishing your packing.
    Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 20 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Dent added a jump shot to ensure his 30-piece, giving the Bruins a cushion on the scoreboard, and in the prospective postseason standings.
    Aaron Heisen, Oc Register, 25 Feb. 2026
  • For machine-washable cushion covers, toss them in the laundry with a gentle detergent.
    ABC News, ABC News, 25 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Has Alec been embroidering the truth?
    Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 21 Nov. 2025
  • Hawley and a team of craftspeople worked across the globe embroidering, aging and tinting the costumes for the film.
    Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 7 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • The students were tasked with creating one-off pieces expressing the dynamism of the fabric and the structural qualities of interlinings, in an effort to combine both innovation and vision.
    Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 3 Sep. 2019
  • Additionally, our cellular shades can trap air and help maintain interior temperatures, while Roman shades and drapery can be outfitted with a cotton flannel interlining designed to improve insulation and make homes more energy-efficient.
    Orange County Register, Orange County Register, 30 Mar. 2017

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“Quilting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quilting. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.

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