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quilting

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verb

present participle of quilt

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Recent Examples of quilting
Noun
His quilting circle has largely replaced his city life. Zach Schiffman, Vulture, 20 Oct. 2025 Zhourta’s all-season bedspread features thickened quilting for extra structure and durability without the unwanted bulk. Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Oct. 2025 All levels of quilting expertise welcome. Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 13 Oct. 2025 The result was a powerful presentation that showcased craft traditions such as quilting and ceramics alongside explorations of spirituality and migration, underscoring the ways southern identity has always been porous and connected to broader global histories. Okla Jones, Essence, 29 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for quilting
Recent Examples of Synonyms for quilting
Noun
  • The lining is 100 percent cow suede, which adds to the luxurious feel, and the durable hardware gives the bag a premium look that will withstand regular wear.
    Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 6 Jan. 2026
  • My seven-year-old, the daredevil of the family, was just an inch or so off the height requirements for zip lining high above the Central Park neighborhood and the FlowRider surf simulator, much to her dismay.
    Chrissie McClatchie, Travel + Leisure, 5 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • After 60+ years of traveling, Trudi and Harvey Feinman have become experts in packing and more.
    Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 9 Nov. 2025
  • Fill it to the brim, zip it up, then press down on the lid to activate an internal compression system that locks everything tightly in place, giving you up to 25% more packing capacity.
    Sal Vaglica, USA Today, 4 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • The plush polyester is soft to the touch, adding a cozy layer of cushion to any mattress.
    Jamie Fischer, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Nov. 2025
  • Backpacks, purses, laptop bags, camera bags, seat cushions and fanny packs.
    Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 3 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • But by embroidering the drama of an American navigating Paris Fashion Week with stories of other women caught in the whirl, Winocour dilutes them all.
    David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 8 Sep. 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 8 Jan. 2026.

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