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Recent Examples of quilting
Megan Dubois, Southern Living, 15 Apr. 2026
Its shape, especially when rendered in the house’s iconic matelassé 3D quilting, gives the bag its richly textured, dimensional appeal.
—Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 1 Apr. 2026
Old cotton bed sheets are a perfect fabric for quilting, as the soft texture and charming designs work beautifully in creating cozy, handmade pieces.
—Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 13 Mar. 2026
The quilt features ultra-cool fabric on both sides that helps keep night sweats at bay by absorbing body heat, and boxed quilting to prevent clumping.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Mar. 2026
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At The Studios, members can enjoy hands-on crafting events highlighting local traditions like woodworking and quilting.
—Megan Dubois, Southern Living, 15 Apr. 2026
Its shape, especially when rendered in the house’s iconic matelassé 3D quilting, gives the bag its richly textured, dimensional appeal.
—Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 1 Apr. 2026
Old cotton bed sheets are a perfect fabric for quilting, as the soft texture and charming designs work beautifully in creating cozy, handmade pieces.
—Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 13 Mar. 2026
The quilt features ultra-cool fabric on both sides that helps keep night sweats at bay by absorbing body heat, and boxed quilting to prevent clumping.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for quilting
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Instead, the imaging revealed a mass in Grinberg's chest, and additional scans later found cancer in her lymph nodes, lung lining and bones.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
14 June 2026
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By targeting the lining where the signal originates, the procedure attempts to recreate some of the drug’s effect without the drug.—
Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
13 June 2026
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The touchscreen allows for easy controls and lets users visually preview the design before embroidering starts.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
25 May 2026
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Has Alec been embroidering the truth?—
Sophie Brookover,
Vulture,
21 Nov. 2025
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Luckily, this pair from Sidefeel takes things to another level as they’re made from a stretchy cotton blend that’ll all but secure their spot as a go-to on your summer packing list.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
11 June 2026
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Don’t be fooled by its plentiful packing space; the Cuyana style is still (somehow) compact and easy to tuck under your seat or in an overhead compartment.—
Kyra Surgent,
InStyle,
10 June 2026
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And part of it is Congress' already historically slim voting margins – margins, by the way, that won't be getting any more cushion amid the gerrymandering wars.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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One of her Today colleagues even stitched the phrase onto a cushion for her.—
Brianna Zigler,
Entertainment Weekly,
18 June 2026
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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
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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 20 Jun. 2026.
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