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quilting

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verb

present participle of quilt

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Recent Examples of quilting
Noun
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 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 See All Example Sentences for quilting
Recent Examples of Synonyms for quilting
Noun
  • The Petite Malle, inspired by the traditional Louis Vuitton trunk, down to the sheepskin lining.
    Alina Cho, CBS News, 17 May 2026
  • Some research has also associated high-sodium diets with a greater risk of stomach cancer, possibly due to damage of the stomach lining.
    Daryl Austin, USA Today, 16 May 2026
Noun
  • Consider the Topo Designs Travel Accessory Bundle, now 51 percent off, which comes with a packing cube, Dopp kit, and accessory pouch to keep your bags organized.
    Taylor Fox, Travel + Leisure, 15 May 2026
  • The House countered with $9 million for research and $5 million for the nursery and packing infrastructure.
    Jim Turner, Miami Herald, 15 May 2026
Noun
  • His magazine remained splayed across the empty seat cushion.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 14 May 2026
  • Three birdies followed later in the round, and that cushion was enough to withstand a double bogey and a bogey on his 15th and 17th holes, respectively.
    Matt Wagner, Daily News, 14 May 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 23 May. 2026.

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