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noun

Definition of quiltingnext
as in lining

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quilting

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verb

present participle of quilt
as in knitting

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Recent Examples of quilting
Noun
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 The quilting detail ensures the filling stays evenly distributed throughout the topper, without bunching or shifting over time. — Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 4 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
  • Construction began this spring, with workers placing gravel and lining drainage ditches with rock in portions of the roadway, Pavarini said.
    — Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 9 July 2026
  • Trump and government officials have claimed, without evidence, that vandals cut a gash extending several hundred feet in the pool lining.
    — Dan Mangan, CNBC, 9 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
  • Not your basic travel pouch, the Quince Dual-Compartment Toiletry Bag has a clever design that makes packing essentials effortless.
    — Destinee Scott, Travel + Leisure, 14 July 2026
  • With Paraguay packing in its defense, the game remained scoreless for a while, until France brought in Désiré Doué as a substitute in the 61st minute.
    — Rohan Nadkarni, NBC news, 4 July 2026
Definition of packing
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  • Eileen Tyrrell, a 27-year-old bookseller, pulled the cushions off her couch to arrange makeshift seating in her Brooklyn apartment.
    — Grey Battle, Washington Post, 16 July 2026
  • While prices continue to rise about 2% to 3% year-over-year, that inflation cushion for the industry is no longer enough to keep overall sales growing.
    — Brandon Gomez, CNBC, 16 July 2026
Definition of cushion
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
Definition of interlining

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“Quilting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quilting. Accessed 18 Jul. 2026.

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