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Recent Examples of quilting
Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 3 Mar. 2026
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
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Noun
The collection spanned knitted jeans and jackets, multi-pocketed constructions and quilting—techniques intended to give denim new illusions.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 3 Mar. 2026
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for quilting
Noun
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That meant cutting off a coat’s emblem on the pocket, buttons and name tags in the lining, then taking what was left to a local funeral home for cremation.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Apr. 2026
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Visitors can enjoy heart-pounding adventures like zip lining through the forest canopy, rock climbing on the gorge’s steep cliffs, and whitewater rafting on the New River’s epic Class I to V rapids.—
Jordan Charbonneau,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Carville tells Dems to quietly prepare power grab with DC, Puerto Rico statehood and Supreme Court packing.—
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FOXNews.com,
17 Apr. 2026
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Thankfully, the Hungarian people did not take the bait and sent Orbán packing.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Experts have come up with a sophisticated plan to use air cushions to lift the animal onto a tarp, which will be secured to two pontoons and attached to a tugboat.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
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The cushions are firm but still super comfortable, making the sectional perfect for lounging.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Has Alec been embroidering the truth?—
Sophie Brookover,
Vulture,
21 Nov. 2025
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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
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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 19 Apr. 2026.
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