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Definition of quiltingnext
as in lining

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verb

present participle of quilt
as in knitting

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Recent Examples of quilting
Noun
The quilting tradition began as a necessity—scraps of worn clothing were stitched together to keep families warm through the winter nights. — Jeanne Malle, Air Mail, 4 July 2026 The collection focuses on recognizable patterns, color and quilting details, adapted for a multigenerational customer, and designed to sell across channels. — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 9 June 2026 Downtown, the National Quilt Museum is among the nation’s premier destinations for contemporary quilting and fiber arts, displaying work by primarily women artists. — Matt Kirouac, Midwest Living, 7 June 2026 Seibert had many talents and won ribbons for quilting, knitting, canning, and baking projects. — Tracy Trobridge, Baltimore Sun, 7 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for quilting
Recent Examples of Synonyms for quilting
  1. lining
  2. embroidering
  3. packing
  4. cushion
  5. interlining
Noun
  • Once the outer lining tears, the testicle can bleed internally while also bleeding into the scrotum.
    — Angela Haupt, Time, 22 July 2026
  • The shoes are made in Portugal and feature terry cloth lining, along with a memory foam insole.
    — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 21 July 2026
Definition of lining
Verb
  • In his letter to Hawley, Manfred said that rule was collectively bargained with the MLB Players Association and prohibits players from writing, attaching, affixing, embroidering or otherwise displaying messages on apparel or playing equipment.
    — Dan Zaksheske, FOXNews.com, 22 June 2026
  • The touchscreen allows for easy controls and lets users visually preview the design before embroidering starts.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 25 May 2026
Definition of embroidering
Noun
  • Continue reading … TERMINAL TROUBLE – American travelers warned a common packing mistake could lead to prison or hefty fines.
    — , FOXNews.com, 21 July 2026
  • Comfortable walking shoes are an essential part of any well-rounded packing list—and contrary to popular belief, a good pair doesn’t have to cost an arm and a leg.
    — Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 20 July 2026
Definition of packing
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  • Despite the Middle East conflict, spending has remained resilient, in part thanks to ​bigger tax refunds this year, which provided a cushion for consumers against higher gasoline prices stemming from the war.
    — Reuters, NBC news, 30 July 2026
  • Despite the Middle East conflict, spending has remained resilient, in part thanks to bigger tax refunds this year, which provided a cushion for consumers against higher gasoline prices stemming from the war.
    — Lucia Mutikani, USA Today, 30 July 2026
Definition of cushion
Noun
  • Room darkening or blackout lining will often give you the most structure and, in some cases, an additional interlining is added to improve the tailored look of the drape of the fabric.
    — Heather Bien, Southern Living, 16 July 2026
  • The French interlining firm shared plans to cut carbon dioxide emissions by 46 percent by 2030, as the nucleus of the plan centers around reducing the company’s carbon footprint.
    — Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 3 Sep. 2019
Definition of interlining

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