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Recent Examples of quilting
Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 1 Apr. 2026
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
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Noun
Its shape, especially when rendered in the house’s iconic matelassé 3D quilting, gives the bag its richly textured, dimensional appeal.
—Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 1 Apr. 2026
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for quilting
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These Reeboks have a terry lining that absorbs moisture to help keep your feet dry, and include a removable foam sock liner for lightweight support.—
Rylee Johnston,
Travel + Leisure,
6 June 2026
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Slightly more expensive fabrics have several layers sewn into the lining to guard against most conditions.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
4 June 2026
Noun
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Revamp your closet and start curating your vacation packing list with my top picks below, starting at just $6.—
Emily Weaver,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
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Lawrence mentions the need for expanding (packing) the Supreme Court.—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
27 May 2026
Noun
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The frame has a straight silhouette that cradles supportive bolsters and back cushions that practically beg for a Netflix marathon.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
4 June 2026
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Canton scored twice in the top of the second to tie it at 2-2, but a Bulldogs dropped pop up helped King Philip retake the lead in the inning’s bottom half, and Cady’s two-out single later in the frame gave the Warriors a 5-2 cushion.—
Tom Mulherin,
Boston Herald,
4 June 2026
Verb
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The touchscreen allows for easy controls and lets users visually preview the design before embroidering starts.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
25 May 2026
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Has Alec been embroidering the truth?—
Sophie Brookover,
Vulture,
21 Nov. 2025
Noun
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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
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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 9 Jun. 2026.
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