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quilting

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verb

present participle of quilt

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of quilting
Noun
They were inspired by American quilting history, including Black traditions going back to slavery that were their own form of storytelling and expression. Justin Porter, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025 The artist explained that the pattern of her dress reminded her of an enduring cultural tradition: quilting. Kaila Philo, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Feb. 2025 Church team members will also be bringing fabrics and sewing notions, and church member Mary Jo Longo, 75, will lead a four-session quilting class in Guatemala. Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Jan. 2025 Joann, the place to buy fabric and quilting supplies, will disappear. Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 28 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for quilting
Recent Examples of Synonyms for quilting
Noun
  • Kids can bounce and flip on the Bungee Trampoline and there’s also zip lining, a rock climbing wall, and plastic-mat tubing runs.
    Brittany Anas, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
  • The signature criss-cross straps are made of a faux-leather material with a soft inner lining.
    Izzy Baskette, People.com, 29 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Gregory told IndieWire that the packing list to overwinter in Antarctica starts with what a camera operator wears on their hands.
    Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 24 Apr. 2025
  • Between various lessons on packing, lodge etiquette on the trek to Base Camp, and where to ask for toilet paper, Coster returned again and again to reminders for the group to chill out and enjoy the journey.
    Ben Ayers, Outside Online, 22 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Without this cushion, even minor financial surprises can derail your budget and lead to debt accumulation.
    True Tamplin, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
  • People are lounging on floor cushions, nestled on the couch, mingling and making art by the communal table, and lining up in front of the bar—waiting as the bartender prepares their drink of choice: piping hot tea.
    Jasmine Ting, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Apr. 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 6 May. 2025.

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