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quilting

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verb

present participle of quilt

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Recent Examples of quilting
Noun
Pursuing Education The benefits of new learning don't stop at quilting and photography. Amanda Gardner, Martha Stewart, 8 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 Christine Conrad Lane Christine Conrad Lane, 49, was extremely creative and passionate about quilting, sewing, photography and numerous other crafts and artistic pursuits. Antonia Noori Farzan, The Providence Journal, 27 Jan. 2026 Artists can work in any medium from painting and photography to glass, jewelry and quilting. Charlotte Observer, 22 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for quilting
Recent Examples of Synonyms for quilting
Noun
  • The waterproof nylon exterior includes slash-resistant lining and straps, locking clasps to secure valuables, and RFID-blocking technology to help ward off pickpockets.
    Kayla Kitts, Travel + Leisure, 27 Feb. 2026
  • With this defining feature, the zygote becomes a blastocyst, ready to embed itself in the lining of the uterus.
    Clare Watson, Quanta Magazine, 27 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Compression packing cubes are, hands down, the most important accessory in my carry-on-only routine.
    Kayla Kitts, Travel + Leisure, 27 Feb. 2026
  • The poster of the Big East regular-season championship trophy that sits on an easel courtside at UConn’s practice facility was battered, held together by a roll’s worth of clear packing tape at the start of the week.
    Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 20 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • The bench features flip-down drawers that conceal footwear, a removable seat cushion for comfort, and a minimalistic aesthetic that fits with most decor.
    Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Mar. 2026
  • Fluff Them Up Filling is made up of individual fibers, which can be redistributed by fluffing the couch cushions.
    Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 5 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 7 Mar. 2026.

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