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quilting

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verb

present participle of quilt

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Recent Examples of quilting
Noun
Ambrose loves the sensual, tactile elements of quilting and experimentation. Sandra Guzman, USA Today, 4 May 2026 At The Studios, members can enjoy hands-on crafting events highlighting local traditions like woodworking and quilting. Megan Dubois, Southern Living, 15 Apr. 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for quilting
Recent Examples of Synonyms for quilting
Noun
  • It’s made of soft pebbled leather with a fabric lining, and the adjustable strap lengthens to 22 inches to get the best fit.
    Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 21 June 2026
  • The lining is stitched around the last like a glove, allowing the shoe to move with the foot.
    Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 21 June 2026
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
Noun
  • That makes smart packing less about luxury and more about stamina.
    Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
  • Easy, Breezy Look No need to overcomplicate your Euro packing list.
    Destinee Scott, Travel + Leisure, 18 June 2026
Noun
  • That provided a significant cushion for prices.
    David Goldman, CNN Money, 25 June 2026
  • But despite a somewhat cold final 10 minutes, the Valkyries’ cushion was just too big for the Dream to overcome.
    Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 25 June 2026
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 27 Jun. 2026.

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