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quilting

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verb

present participle of quilt

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Recent Examples of quilting
Noun
The space — across the street from 5 Points Plaza and Trader Joe’s — invites members of all skill levels in sewing, knitting, crochet, embroidery, quilting, doll and teddy bear making, needle felting and painting. Samantha Gowen, Oc Register, 2 Mar. 2026 The district has also added new classes, such as sewing, quilting and estate planning. Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 20 Feb. 2026 The most graphic pieces incorporate up to 300 different patchwork elements, imitating traditional quilting motifs. Alex Wynne, Footwear News, 9 Feb. 2026 Those close to the royal say Kate wanted to highlight how sewing and quilting bring people together. Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 4 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for quilting
Recent Examples of Synonyms for quilting
Noun
  • The aluminum lining also makes cleanup easy—just wipe it down—and helps guard against bacteria and germs.
    Sarah Han, Allure, 15 Mar. 2026
  • These are open sores that form in the lining of the stomach or the first part of the small intestine.
    Daryl Austin, USA Today, 15 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Compression packing cubes are helpful for a number of reasons, but moving swiftly through security is one of the best.
    Kayla Kitts, Travel + Leisure, 13 Mar. 2026
  • Employees who view themselves as long-term stakeholders often bring a different level of attention to the details of a move, from protective packing to careful transportation and final placement inside the new home.
    Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 12 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • But the retailer with relatively low prices, whose customers often have the least cushion to absorb higher gasoline prices, gave forecasts for revenue this upcoming year that indicated a potential slowdown in growth.
    Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2026
  • Green dining chairs and gray cushions function as tranquil finishing touches.
    Megan Johnson, Architectural Digest, 12 Mar. 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 18 Mar. 2026.

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